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🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

DisCos pocket N2.3 trillion despite erratic power supply

In 2025, Nigeria's electricity distribution companies earned around N2.33 trillion, marking an increase despite ongoing complaints regarding poor service and frequent outages.

Mar 10 • 00:52 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Authorities in Belgorod say missile strike hits substations, leaving parts of city without power and water – video

A missile strike in Belgorod, Russia, has damaged energy facilities, leading to power and water outages in parts of the city and surrounding areas.

Mar 8 • 05:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Jornal Anhanguera 2nd Edition-TO on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

Heavy rainfall caused flooding, downed trees, and left approximately 90,000 people without power.

Mar 7 • 23:44 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Outages reported in seven oblasts after large-scale Russian strike on energy system on 7 March

Power outages occurred in seven Ukrainian regions following a large-scale Russian strike on the energy infrastructure on March 7.

Mar 7 • 10:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Night of pots and power outages in Havana

Hundreds of Cubans protested in Havana against prolonged power outages, echoing their demands for freedom and better living conditions.

Mar 7 • 06:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Millions in Cuba hit by blackout as Trump embargo bites

Millions in Cuba experienced significant power outages, attributed to a leak at a major thermoelectric power plant, exacerbated by the ongoing US fuel embargo.

Mar 5 • 11:23 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russians hit energy system yet again, causing outages in three oblasts

Power outages occurred in Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kharkiv due to Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

Mar 5 • 09:16 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Power outages from the Middle East are not a risk according to the EU. Gas prices are falling

The article discusses the EU's position on potential energy supply disruptions from the Middle East, asserting that there is no imminent risk, while noting a decrease in gas prices.

Mar 4 • 15:15 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Solar mini-grids transform electricity access in Niger

A solar mini-grid initiative has successfully provided 24-hour electricity to 180 communities in Niger State, addressing long-standing power outages.

Mar 4 • 01:15 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Man's alleged failed bid to steal copper wire lands him in hospital

A man in Toowoomba, Australia, suffered life-threatening injuries while allegedly attempting to steal copper wire from a high-voltage line, resulting in power outages for hundreds of customers.

Mar 4 • 00:57 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

New power outages occur in four Ukrainian regions after Russian attacks

New power outages have been reported in various Ukrainian regions following recent Russian attacks.

Mar 3 • 10:36 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Cuba suffers record blackout: US oil siege leads to maximum power cuts

Cuba is experiencing unprecedented power outages affecting 64% of the island due to increased energy demands and a U.S. oil embargo.

Mar 2 • 21:29 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

MEELIS OIDSALU ⟩ During the war, we have been without electricity for a long time

Analyses from Europe and NATO indicate that critical energy infrastructure is highly vulnerable, with Estonia potentially facing long-term power outages during conventional warfare.

Mar 2 • 17:36 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russians once again attack energy facilities in several Ukrainian oblasts

Russian forces targeted energy infrastructure in multiple Ukrainian regions, causing power outages and prompting restoration efforts from energy workers.

Mar 2 • 08:32 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Ramadan in Comoros: The government announces measures against high living costs and power cuts

The Comorian government has introduced measures aimed at alleviating high living costs and preventing power outages during Ramadan, although their implementation on the ground has faced challenges.

Feb 27 • 13:07 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
World

Ukrainian missile strike on Russia's Belgorod Oblast leaves outages, officials claim

A Ukrainian missile strike on Belgorod Oblast in Russia caused significant outages and damage to energy infrastructure, according to local officials.

Feb 26 • 22:41 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russian large-scale attack leaves parts of six Ukrainian oblasts without power

A recent large-scale Russian attack has caused widespread power outages across six Ukrainian regions.

Feb 26 • 10:06 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Stopping emergency supplies to Ukraine / They will feel it hard when they have outages, says Fico. According to SaS, Putin was also helped by Brhel

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico calls for the halt of emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine, arguing that outages would have a more significant impact on them than commercial supplies.

Feb 25 • 15:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Post Replacement Partially Blocks Avenue in Downtown Vitória and Leaves Residents Without Power

A post replacement in downtown Vitória partially blocked Avenida Jerônimo Monteiro and caused power outages for local residents.

Feb 25 • 11:05 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Power outages in four Ukrainian oblasts due to Russian attacks

Power outages are affecting consumers in four Ukrainian regions due to ongoing Russian attacks on energy infrastructure.

Feb 25 • 10:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

Photos Collection: The War-Time Capital with Lights Out - Current Situation in Kyiv

The article highlights the ongoing struggles faced by the residents of Kyiv as they endure power outages and harsh winter conditions due to the Russian invasion, marking the fourth anniversary of the conflict.

Feb 24 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Nunes responds to Enel's CEO after comments about blackouts and says 'not even Jesus Christ' can save the energy company

São Paulo's mayor, Ricardo Nunes, criticizes Enel's CEO for saying that not even Jesus Christ could prevent power outages, attributing the company's failures to incompetence and misleading statements.

Feb 23 • 22:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Enel CEO says there are "good discussions" for a definitive solution to blackouts in São Paulo

The CEO of Enel announced positive discussions regarding a definitive solution to the power outages affecting São Paulo.

Feb 23 • 11:00 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Some consumers in four Ukrainian oblasts remain without electricity as result of Russian attacks

Consumers in Odesa, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Sumy oblasts are experiencing electricity outages due to ongoing Russian attacks on energy infrastructure.

Feb 23 • 10:18 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Emergency power outages introduced in Kharkiv Oblast due to Russian attacks

Emergency power outages have been implemented in Kharkiv Oblast following Russian attacks on the region's energy infrastructure.

Feb 23 • 09:41 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Parts of Russia's Voronezh left without power after aerial asset debris falls

A drone attack has caused power outages in two districts of Voronezh, Russia, after debris from a downed high-precision aerial asset fell on an energy facility.

Feb 23 • 05:47 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

After the closure of FATE, its controlling company will install Chinese batteries on the same site to avoid power outages

After the closure of the FATE tire factory, its controlling company, Aluar, will use part of the site in San Fernando, Buenos Aires, to set up a Chinese battery park to store electricity and prevent summer power outages.

Feb 22 • 09:05 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

In Arizona: Hobbs invests $15.6 million to strengthen the energy grid and reduce electricity costs for homes

Governor Katie Hobbs has announced a $15.6 million investment to enhance Arizona's energy grid, aiming to minimize power outages and reduce home electricity costs.

Feb 21 • 13:00 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Power outages in four Ukrainian oblasts due to Russian attacks and combat activity

Power outages are currently affecting Odesa, Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy, and Zaporizhzhia regions in Ukraine due to ongoing Russian attacks.

Feb 18 • 08:30 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'Damn it, another blackout': CFE will invest 81 billion dollars to prevent power outages during heat waves

The Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) is investing 81 billion dollars in new technology to enhance electricity stability in Northwestern Mexico and avoid blackouts, especially during extreme heat.

Feb 17 • 21:32 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Large-scale Russian attack: power cuts in five Ukrainian oblasts, heating supply issues in two cities

A significant Russian missile and drone attack has resulted in widespread power outages and heating supply disruptions across several Ukrainian regions, especially affecting Odesa.

Feb 17 • 10:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Cuba is sinking deeper into crisis - government to implement 'alternative zero'

Cuba faces a severe economic crisis due to fuel shortages and power outages, reminiscent of the 1990s economic hardships after the collapse of the Soviet Union.

Feb 16 • 20:36 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Emergency power outages introduced in Kharkiv Oblast

Kharkiv Oblast has implemented emergency power outages in response to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine's energy system due to Russian military actions.

Feb 16 • 10:44 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Power outages recorded in four Ukrainian oblasts after Russian attacks

Russian strikes on energy infrastructure have caused power outages in four Ukrainian oblasts including Odesa.

Feb 16 • 09:57 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
World

Russia: – Ukrainian drone attacks lead to power outages

Ukrainian drone attacks have caused partial outages of electricity and heating in the western Russian region of Bryansk, according to local authorities.

Feb 16 • 05:44 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Anders optimized the heating system: "The power company shouldn’t get another month"

Anders Karbin has transformed his heating system to be independent of electricity, reflecting deep concerns over rising energy costs and potential outages due to geopolitical tensions.

Feb 14 • 09:00 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Mykolaiv Combined Heat and Power Plant Shuts Down After Russian Attack

The combined heat and power plant in Mykolaiv was shut down due to a Russian attack, leading to temporary power outages in the region.

Feb 14 • 08:44 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Power outages in six Ukrainian oblasts due to Russian attacks

Deliberate Russian strikes on energy infrastructure have resulted in power outages across six Ukrainian oblasts as of February 13.

Feb 13 • 11:09 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Due to the cold and electricity outages, the plants of the botanical garden in Kyiv are suffering

The harsh winter and ongoing attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure are endangering Kyiv's botanical garden collections.

Feb 13 • 06:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘Everything is frozen’: bitter winter drags on for Kyiv residents as Russia wipes out power

Kyiv residents face a harsh winter with extreme cold and widespread power outages due to ongoing Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

Feb 13 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Shmyhal: The state of electricity supply is complicated after Russian attacks

The electricity supply situation remains complex in many areas, with power available for only three to four hours after long outages, according to Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal.

Feb 13 • 01:36 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

"There Is No Safe Place in Ukraine": A Ukrainian Describes Living with Power Outages of Up to 10 Hours in the Midst of Winter

Ukrainians are enduring severe winter conditions with power outages lasting up to 10 hours due to attacks on energy infrastructure amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia.

Feb 11 • 06:53 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Cuba to have prolonged outages this Tuesday, February 10

Cuba is expected to experience significant power outages on Tuesday, affecting over 64% of the island at peak energy demand according to the state Utility Union.

Feb 10 • 17:34 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russians attack energy facility in Odesa Oblast, causing fire and power cuts

A Russian strike on an energy facility in Odesa Oblast resulted in fires and power outages affecting local settlements.

Feb 10 • 05:43 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

At the Beginning of the War, Putin Had a Plan to Destroy Germany's Energy Sector; It Was Saved by Two Russians

The article discusses how Russia planned to cause massive electricity outages in Germany to incite fear and protests against government support for Ukraine.

Feb 9 • 22:01 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Scheduled power outages to be applied across Ukraine on 10 February due to Russian strikes

Ukraine will implement scheduled power outages on 10 February as a response to recent Russian attacks on its energy infrastructure.

Feb 9 • 17:03 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Darkness is increasingly consuming parts of Cuba: More than half of the island has no electricity

Cuba faces significant energy crises with over half of the island experiencing extended power outages, affecting 59% of the territory during peak consumption times.

Feb 8 • 21:02 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Explosions heard in Kyiv amid Russian missile attack

Explosions were reported in Kyiv due to a Russian missile threat, leading to power outages and indicating ongoing attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

Feb 8 • 15:59 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Ukrainian Neptune missiles caused a power outage in Belgorod, Russia

Ukrainian Neptune missiles reportedly caused significant power and heating outages in Belgorod, Russia, as a result of attacks on local energy facilities.

Feb 8 • 05:10 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Significant damage to energy facilities after Russian attack – Zelenskyy

President Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine's energy infrastructure suffered substantial damage due to a recent Russian attack, leading to widespread power outages.

Feb 7 • 14:04 UTC

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