Russian attacks cause new power outages in five Ukrainian oblasts

Russian drone attacks and artillery strikes have caused new power outages in Odesa, Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Kherson and Kharkiv oblasts.

Source: Ukrenergo, Ukraine's state-owned electricity transmission operator

Details: Emergency repair work is ongoing wherever the security situation allows.

Ukrenergo also urged consumers to shift active electricity use to the period between 10:00 and 17:00, when solar power plants operate most efficiently.

People are being asked to avoid using high-powered electrical appliances between 19:00 and 22:00. In Odesa Oblast, electricity should be used sparingly throughout the day.

Background: On 11 August, Russian attacks caused power outages in five oblasts.

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