Ukraine's Ukrenergo says shortages prompt controlled powers cuts country-wide

Ukrainian grid operator Ukrenergo said on Tuesday that shortages had prompted it to impose controlled country-wide power cuts from 2100 to 2400 local time (1800-2100 GMT).

It gave no details on how the cuts would work in the regions or on their duration.

Ukrenergo said it was imposing 24-hour restrictions on industrial users throughout Wednesday.