Situation in the power system as of 18 May: the enemy attacked energy facilities in Poltava and Kharkiv regions; restrictions are planned for industrial consumers during evening load hours.

GENERATION, TRANSMISSION, CONSUMPTION

Over the past day, the needs of consumers were covered by both domestic generation and commercial imports. No emergency assistance was requested by Ukraine. At the same time, consumers were limited in the evening.

During the daytime, Ukraine provided emergency assistance to Poland, receiving surplus electricity from the country's power system.

Today, at Ukraine's request, emergency electricity supplies from Romania, Slovakia and Poland have already been made at night and in the morning.

From 19:00 to 24:00, restrictions are planned for industrial consumers in all regions. At the same time, no household consumers are expected to be disconnected.

CONSEQUENCES OF THE SHELLING

At night, enemy drones attacked energy facilities in Poltava and Kharkiv regions. There were no casualties. However, there was some damage to equipment, and the consequences are being investigated.

In Donetsk region, an overhead line of a regional power company was disconnected during the shelling, which cut power to substations and household consumers connected to them.

STATE OF THE GRID

In Donetsk region, an overhead line of a regional power company was briefly disconnected for technological reasons. As a result, two mines were cut off from power (people were not brought to the surface) and household consumers were also disconnected. All consumers have been supplied with electricity.

IMPORT/EXPORT

For the current day, electricity imports are forecast at 20,411 MWh. No exports are expected.