Due to a massive Russian shelling of Ukraine’s energy facilities, as of the morning of June 2, a portion of consumers in Kyiv, Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Cherkasy regions remain temporarily without electricity. However, the introduction of power outage schedules for household consumers and industry is not anticipated.
This was reported by the press services of the Ministry of Energy and Ukrenergo.
The ministry stated that, in particular, in the capital, the shelling by Russia damaged the production site and infrastructure of one of the energy enterprises. Two energy workers were injured and have been taken to the hospital, where they are receiving all necessary assistance.
The Russian army also attacked facilities in the oil and gas industry, resulting in infrastructure damage. No workers were harmed. Rescuers and operational services are working to eliminate the consequences of the attack.
Electricity Consumption in Ukraine
According to Ukrenergo, electricity consumption has increased. Today, June 2, as of 9:30 AM, it was 8.2% higher than at the same time the previous day, Monday. The reason for the change is cloudy weather and rain in some western and southwestern regions of Ukraine. This leads to low efficiency of household solar power plants and a corresponding increase in energy consumption from the general grid.
Yesterday, June 1, the daily maximum consumption was recorded in the evening. It was 1.6% higher than the maximum of the previous working day, Friday, May 29. The reason is the traditional increase in energy consumption at the beginning of the week. The company noted that it is advisable to shift active energy consumption today to the period of most efficient operation of industrial solar power plants – from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. They also asked Ukrainians not to turn on several powerful electrical appliances simultaneously in the evening hours – from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
In addition, Ukrenergo emphasized that the situation in the energy system may change and advised to follow the announcements on the websites and official social media pages of each regional energy company separately.
Massive Russian Strike on Ukraine on June 2
On the night of June 2, the Russian army launched a combined massive strike on Ukraine using missiles and drones. Kyiv, Dnipro, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Sumy were under attack. As a result of this shelling, there are casualties and wounded, as well as destruction.
As reported by the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Russian army launched 656 unmanned aerial vehicles of various types into Ukraine, and also struck with 73 air, sea, and ground-based missiles. As a result of air defense battles, Ukrainian air defense neutralized 602 UAVs and 40 missiles. However, as a result of this Russian attack, hits were recorded from 30 ballistic missiles, three cruise missiles, and 33 attack drones at 38 locations, as well as the fall of UAV debris in fifteen places.