# Power outages hit 12 regions after Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy facilities

https://mins.news/en/item/107589

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-20 09:37 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/power-outages-in-12-regions-after-russian-assault-on-ukraines-power-plants/

> Ukraine’s state-owned electricity operator Ukrenergo said Russian attacks caused outages in 12 regions on Oct. 20. To avoid overloading damaged equipment, industrial power limits will apply nationwide, with hourly outages in some regions. A deputy energy minister said Russia attacked energy facilities in several regions overnight and in the morning.

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