Zelensky discusses new package of solutions to overcome energy crisis
Since spring, Russia has intensified its attacks against Ukraine's critical infrastructure in a renewed assault against the country's energy grid, leading to blackouts.
Energy crisis
Bureaucracy preventing allocation of funding to protect Ukraine's energy infrastructure, media reports
Ukraine's government has not distributed EU funding for the reconstruction and protection of energy infrastructure worth 150 million euros ($162 million) for four months due to "bureaucratic obstacles," Ekonomichna Pravda (EP) reported on July 4, citing sources familiar with the situation.
Ukraine imports more electricity in June than in all of 2023
Ukraine imported over 858,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) of electricity in June 2024, which is 91% more than the volume imported in May and more than what was imported in the whole of 2023, ExPro Electricity monitoring data showed on July 3.
Ukraine receives nearly 6,000 solar panels to power hospitals
Through an agreement with the European Commission, Ukraine has received 5,876 solar panels to help power hospitals across the country, Ukraine's Energy Ministry announced on social media on July 2.
Ukrenergo: Energy situation in Ukraine expected to improve in August
The strain on the country's energy infrastructure will be alleviated after repairs at some nuclear power units are completed, which will provide more available capacity, while changes in the weather are also expected to help, according to Kudrytskyi, Volodymyr Kudrytskyi, the head of Ukraine's state grid operator Ukrenergo, said on July 1.
Life in wartime Kyiv with blackouts
Russia has intensified its attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure in recent months, leading to lengthy and almost daily interruptions in electricity supply all over Ukraine. In this video, the Kyiv Independent shows how Kyiv lives amid blackouts in the summertime.
Air Force: Ukraine downs 25 of 29 incoming Russian missiles, drones overnight
Since spring, Russia has intensified its attacks against Ukraine's critical infrastructure in a renewed assault against the country's energy grid. This night's attack was the eighth massive strike against energy facilities in recent months.
Energy Supervision Agency: Electricity supply to improve in August
The situation of limited electricity supply will improve in August 2024 following the completion of scheduled repairs at a number of power units, the head of Ukraine's Energy Supervision Inspectorate, Ruslan Slobodyan, announced on June 19.
Ukraine's energy supplier: Ukrainians may have electricity for 6-7 hours per day in winter
Ukrainians may have electricity for 6-7 hours per day in the upcoming winter if the electricity deficit remains at 35%, Serhiy Kovalenko, the CEO of energy supplier Yasno (DTEK), said on June 17 on national television.
US announces $1.5 billion in aid for Ukraine, including support for energy infrastructure
The U.S. will provide Ukraine with $1.5 billion in aid to support the country's energy infrastructure, address urgent humanitarian needs, and bolster civilian security, including the protection of the border, Vice President Kamala Harris said on June 15.
EBRD to provide 1 billion euros for Ukraine's battered energy infrastructure
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has pledged 1 billion euros ($1.07 billion) to assist Ukraine in repairing its damaged energy infrastructure, EBRD President Odile Renaud-Basso said on June 11.
Russian attacks pushing Ukraine's energy system toward ‘worst-case scenario,’ largest private energy company says
Ukrainians could face up to 20 hours of blackouts a day under a “worst-case” scenario if the country cannot repair and properly defend its energy infrastructure from Russian attacks, Executive Director of Ukraine’s largest privately-owned energy company DTEK Dmytro Sakharuk told the Kyiv Independent in an interview on June
Ukraine wants to restore energy facilities damaged by Russia by winter with allied help, Zelensky says at Berlin conference
"We are asking you for equipment from your shutdown power plants and direct financial support. This will allow us to respond to the situation here and now. To preserve normal life," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Zelensky meets German president in Berlin to discuss energy situation, peace summit
During the meeting, the two presidents discussed "the security situation in Ukraine and the current needs amid Russian attacks at the Ukrainian energy infrastructure and military operations along the front."
PM: Ukrainian state and local authorities ordered to reduce electricity consumption
A recent uptick in Russian strikes put a heavy strain on Ukraine's power grid, with several power plants being destroyed or disabled.
Energy Ministry disputes FT article on energy grid damage
FT published the article, "Russia has taken out over half of Ukraine power generation," on June 5, citing Ukrainian officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity.
Ukraine's power grid to face 'most difficult situation' in mid-summer, Ukrenergo says
It will be difficult to cover consumption levels as restoration work at thermal and hydroelectric power plants damaged by Russia will still be ongoing, state-owned energy operator Ukrenergo told the Suspilne media outlet.
Kyiv struggles with rolling blackouts as officials warn of bleak months ahead
Kyiv is once again adjusting to life without electricity as the capital faces what could be its worst energy crisis since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion. "We are catastrophically short of electricity for our needs," Serhii Kovalenko, Chief Executive Officer at the private energy company YASNO, said in a
Situation with energy system to be 'difficult' this week, Ukrenergo warns
The high temperature, which causes an increase in electricity consumption, as well as recent Russian attacks against Ukrainian energy infrastructure, have led to the deterioration of the situation.
Energy workers targeted by Russian Lancet drone during repair in Donetsk Oblast
The attack comes as Russia continues to target Ukraine's energy infrastructure with various types of weapons across the country.
Ukrenergo: Restrictions on energy supply for industrial users remain in effect due to power shortage
Limitations for industrial users will be applied from 7 p.m. to midnight local time on May 18, while restrictions for domestic users are not forecasted for the same day, according to Ukrenergo.
PM's advisor: Power cuts in Ukraine may last until August
Power supply restrictions in Ukraine may last until August, Yurii Boiko, an advisor to the prime minister, said at a press conference in Kyiv on May 16.
Energy Ministry warns of blackouts due to 'significant' power shortage
Russian attacks and cold weather have caused a "significant capacity deficit" in Ukraine's power system, leading to blackouts and energy restrictions for consumers across the country, the Energy Ministry reported on May 15.
Energy minister says Ukraine's energy system stable, urges citizens to prepare for 'any scenarios'
Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko said on April 12 that Ukrainians should be prepared for possible power outages in the spring or summer amid Russian ongoing attacks against energy infrastructure.
National Resistance Center: Over 10,000 households in occupied Donetsk Oblast remain without power supply 'for weeks'
"Because of the war, many energy workers left the temporarily occupied territories, so the Russians cannot overcome the destruction of the (energy) infrastructure as a result of hostilities," the center, run by Ukraine's special forces, said in a report.
Ukraine war latest: Kremlin denies preparing withdrawal from Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Key developments on Nov. 28: * Nearly five million Ukrainian refugees have received temporary protection status in Europe, UNHCR says. * Russia has launched over 16,000 missile attacks at Ukraine over the past 9 months, with 97% of targets being civilian, Ukraine’s defense minister says. * Emergency blackouts resumed in all
Intensified Russian attacks on Ukraine infrastructure unlikely to achieve Kremlin's goals
Massive Russian missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and energy infrastructure all over Ukraine are becoming a regular occurrence. One apparent aim of Russian attacks on energy and civilian infrastructure is to bully Ukraine's population into submission. On Oct. 19, President Volodymyr Zelensky didn't rule out a potential failure of
Russia turns gas back on, but Europe’s energy crisis persists
As Russia wages its war in Ukraine, it also continues to weaponize its energy resources, throwing the European continent into one of the worst energy crises in decades. After 10 days of waiting to see if Russia would resume gas supplies through the Nord Stream pipeline, the main route of
Parliament proposes new duty on energy, fuel imports from Russia
The parliamentary committee on energy, housing, and communal services proposed the introduction of a 4-5% duty on fuel and energy imports from Russia on Dec. 28, according to news outlet Ekonomichna Pravda. Committee chair Andriy Gerus was quoted as saying that Ukraine’s parliament is considering raising the duty on
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