(KYIV, UKRAINE) – Ukraine’s national electricity transmission system operator, Ukrenergo, said on Friday that it does not expect to impose any power cuts on Saturday. The announcement offers a brief moment of stability for households and businesses in a country where Russia’s attacks on energy infrastructure have made scheduled blackouts a frequent necessity.
In a short statement published on its Facebook page, Ukrenergo said that no restriction measures are planned for the following day. The company also asked consumers to shift their use of heavy appliances, such as washing machines, heaters and electric ovens, to the hours between 10:00 and 16:00. It further urged all users to consume electricity sensibly throughout the day.
The update comes against a backdrop of persistent damage to Ukraine’s power grid. Russian missile and drone strikes have repeatedly targeted generation and transmission sites, forcing grid operators to introduce rolling blackouts in order to balance supply and demand. Even when no cuts are officially planned, the system remains under considerable strain.
Ukrenergo’s appeal for daytime use of high consumption devices is tied to the availability of solar generation. During midday hours, solar power plants produce more electricity, which helps to ease the load on conventional thermal and hydroelectric stations. Through concentrating energy intensive activity in this window, consumers can help reduce the risk of emergency outages later in the day.
The company’s statement did not provide detailed data on the current level of generation or the extent of damage still affecting the network.
Earlier on Thursday, Ukrinform reported that as of the morning of 24 July, consumers in five regions of Ukraine were without power as a result of Russian attacks. Repair crews have been working continuously to restore connections, often under difficult security conditions. The situation in frontline areas remains particularly fragile, with physical access for maintenance teams limited by ongoing hostilities.
Energy supply has been one of the central challenges for Ukraine since the full scale invasion began. International partners have supplied equipment and funding to help repair and protect the grid.
Ukrinform separately noted that the Chernihiv region recently received almost 19 tonnes of energy equipment from European partners. Deliveries of transformers, cables and other critical items continue to arrive, helping local utilities to replace destroyed assets and build physical protections for key substations.
Ukrenergo did not indicate whether the improved outlook for Saturday might extend into the following week. The operator typically issues daily updates, reflecting the rapidly changing condition of the network. Fresh large scale attacks could quickly reverse the situation and force a return to scheduled disconnections.
The absence of planned cuts provides a narrow but welcome window of predictability. Ukrenergo’s request for mindful consumption between 10:00 and 16:00 remains the key piece of guidance for households and businesses looking to avoid adding stress to the system. Compliance with that request, the company suggests, can play a practical part in keeping the grid stable throughout the weekend.