Power Disruptions Hit Ukraine, India; Iberia Seeks Stronger Grid Links

Lead Power cuts struck Ukrainian towns and Bengaluru on September 6, 2025, while Spain and Portugal urged new interconnections to prevent future Iberian blackouts.

Nut Graf Simultaneous maintenance shutdowns, wartime strikes on infrastructure and policy debates over cross-border lines underscored global concerns about grid resilience and energy security.

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Ukraine: Shelling Forces Outages Russian strikes damaged lines feeding Lozova and Domakha, leaving thousands without electricity and water pumping for several hours. Repair crews worked through the night to restore service and clear debris from transmission towers.

Bengaluru: Scheduled 16-Hour Shutdown Bangalore Electricity Supply Company announced a planned cut from 8 a.m. to midnight for equipment upgrades across 12 zones, affecting homes and businesses in Jayanagar, Koramangala and Whitefield. Officials urged residents to use generators and report emergencies via a helpline.

Iberian Peninsula: Push for New Links Spanish and Portuguese energy ministers called on the EU to fast-track Bay of Biscay and Pyrenees interconnectors after investigations blamed underinvestment and insufficient safeguards for April’s mass blackout. They warned that without stronger ties to France’s grid, future overvoltage surges could trigger repeat outages.

Looking Ahead Policymakers worldwide face mounting pressure to balance routine maintenance, wartime risks and infrastructure upgrades. Experts highlight the need for diverse energy sources, real-time monitoring and international cooperation to avert cascading failures.