Ukrenergo, Ukraine’s national energy company, has implemented emergency power outages across all regions of the country on Friday evening, as reported through Telegram. The company did not specify the reason for the sudden blackout, but indicated that it was a precautionary measure due to safety concerns. This marks the first instance of a nationwide power cut by the firm this year, raising questions about the reliability of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
The power cuts affected households and businesses across the nation, with some reports indicating that critical services such as hospitals and emergency services were also impacted. While the company has not yet provided an official statement on the cause of the outages, officials are currently investigating the matter. The incident has sparked concerns about the stability of Ukraine’s energy grid, especially in light of ongoing energy challenges following the war with Russia.