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The Geopolitician

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Ukraine · Country watch

Kryvyi Rih Hit by Drone Strikes, Kyiv Power Cuts

Russian drone strikes disrupt power in Kryvyi Rih, while Kyiv faces complete streetlight shutdown due to energy shortages.

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Business conditions in Ukraine are deteriorating as Russian drone strikes disrupt power in Kryvyi Rih and Kyiv faces a complete streetlight shutdown due to energy shortages. These disruptions, coupled with rising inflation, pose significant challenges for operators across sectors.

In this briefing Oleksandr Vilkul · Kryvyi Rih · Kyiv · Kyivgorsvet · Ukraine

Disruption

  • Energy
  • Logistics
  • Public sector

Russian Drone Strikes Cut Power in Kryvyi Rih

Part of: Ongoing Russian strikes disrupt Kyiv's infrastructure and services →

Житловий будинок (будинок тресту "Дзержинськруда"), Кривий Ріг, проспект Карла Маркса, 16
Житловий будинок (будинок тресту "Дзержинськруда"), Кривий Ріг, проспект Карла Маркса, 16 — Igor Kvochka, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Russian drone strikes have severely disrupted power and heating in Kryvyi Rih, according to Defense Council head Oleksandr Vilkul. The attacks, reported on Nov. 11, forced hospitals and municipal water pumps onto backup generators. The strikes also damaged residential buildings, schools, and kindergartens, leaving parts of the city without electricity and affecting heating and water services. These disruptions come as part of ongoing Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure, which have increasingly targeted critical services.

Impact Energy and logistics operators face operational challenges as power and heating services are disrupted in Kryvyi Rih.

Sources: Newvoice ↗, KyivPost ↗

  • Energy
  • Public sector

Kyiv to Shut Down Streetlights Amid Energy Shortage

Part of: Emergency power cuts in Kyiv due to Russian attacks →

Kyiv will temporarily shut down all streetlights due to an ongoing electricity shortage, according to Komsomolskaya pravda. The decision comes as part of measures to manage the city's limited energy resources amid ongoing disruptions caused by Russian attacks. The shutdown of streetlights is expected to last until the energy supply stabilizes, impacting public safety and city operations during nighttime hours.

Impact Public-sector operations and safety in Kyiv are affected as streetlights are turned off due to energy shortages.

Sources: Censor.net ↗, Komsomolskaya pravda ↗

Markets

  • Finance
  • Retail

Ukraine's Annual Inflation Hits 11% in October

Ukraine's annual inflation rate accelerated to 11% in October 2026, according to Ukrinform. This marks a significant increase from the previous month, with consumer prices rising by 1.8% compared to September. The inflation surge is attributed to escalating costs in various sectors, impacting purchasing power and economic stability. This development follows a forecast of rising inflationary pressures, as reported earlier this month.

Impact Retailers and financial institutions face challenges as Ukraine's inflation rises to 11%, affecting consumer spending and economic stability.

Sources: Ukrinform ↗

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