USAID provides $237 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine, launches Rehab4U initiative
The announcement came on Oct. 2 as USAID chief Samantha Power arrived in Kyiv, marking her third visit to Ukraine since 2020.
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Ukraine war latest: US announces new military aid package worth almost $8 billion for Ukraine
Key developments on Sept. 26: * US announces nearly $8 billion military aid package for Ukraine * Germany approves additional $447 million for military aid to Ukraine * Ukraine's 72nd Brigade releases video from Vuhledar, denies claims about withdrawal * 3 energy infrastructure facilities struck in overnight Russian strikes, Ukrainian PM says * Ukraine considers
3 energy infrastructure facilities struck in overnight Russian strikes, Ukrainian PM says
An overnight Russian drone and missile strike targeted three Ukrainian energy transmission facilities, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Sept. 26. "But the Russian terrorists did not achieve their goals — Ukraine's energy system is operating in a balanced mode, no power cuts are planned," he added in a post on
Russia has destroyed all thermal power plants, nearly all hydroelectric capacity in Ukraine ahead of winter, Zelensky says
Russia destroyed all thermal power plants and almost all hydroelectric capacity in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sept. 25 during his speech at the U.N. General Assembly in New York. Russia launched nine coordinated attacks against Ukraine's electricity infrastructure between March and August, striking facilities in 20 oblasts.
Zelensky, Japanese PM Kishida meet in US, discuss energy sector
President Zelensky thanked Japan for preparing a "new energy assistance package" for Ukraine during his meeting with the prime minister on Sept. 23.
Denmark contributes $19.5 million to restore Ukraine's energy system
Danish Energy Minister Lars Aagaard announced new financial assistance for Ukraine on Sept. 23 in New York during a meeting within the G7 working group on Ukraine's energy security.
Europe too 'reticent' in energy support for Ukraine ahead of winter, IEA chief says
According to the IEA report, Ukraine's electricity shortage could reach 6 GW this winter, which is about one-third of the expected peak demand.
EU allocates over $100 million from Russian frozen assets to support Ukraine in winter
"Russia must pay for the destruction it caused," von der Leyen said.
Blackouts caused by Russian attacks driving Ukrainians abroad, UN monitor says
Russia's attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure caused a sharp rise in Ukrainians citing blackouts as a reason for leaving the country over the summer, the United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) said in a report published on Sept. 19.
Germany pledges over $110 million in winter aid for Ukraine
Russia is once again planning a "winter war with the aim of making the lives of people in Ukraine as terrible as possible," German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said.
Further Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure could lead to dangerous nuclear risks, Bloomberg reports
Further Russian attacks on Ukraine's power grid could lead to a dangerous situation at one of Ukraine's three remaining operational nuclear power plants, Bloomberg reports.
US announces $700 million humanitarian aid package for Ukraine
The U.S. will provide $700 million in humanitarian aid, supporting displaced Ukrainians, the energy grid, and demining, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced in Kyiv on Sept. 11.
UK announces new $781 million aid package for Ukraine
The U.K. announced a new 600-million-pound ($781 million) aid package for Ukraine on Sept. 11, as U.K. Foreign Secretary David Lammy visited Kyiv together with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Expert on Ukraine's defense production boost, future prospects
The Kyiv Independent’s Natalia Yermak interviews Ukrainian-Canadian lawyer and business advisor, Daniel Bilak, about the potential for investment in Ukraine and its defense sector.
85% of Ukraine's energy infrastructure protected against Russian strikes, PM says
Ahead of the coming winter, Ukraine has protected 85% of its energy infrastructure in anticipation of further Russian attacks, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said at a Sept. 10 press conference attended by a Kyiv Independent reporter.
G7 calls for appointing independent experts to Ukrenergo's supervisory board after dismissals
"This is critical for Ukraine's energy security and the confidence of international partners," the statement read.
Russia preparing new mass attacks on Ukraine's energy system, PM Shmyhal says
"But we understand that the enemy will not give us the luxury of living in peace," Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said. "We already have intelligence that the next mass missile and drone strikes on our power system are already being prepared."
Opinion: Downing missiles while leaving launchers intact is like swatting mosquitos without closing the window
The greatest risk facing Ukraine and the West today isn’t the nuclear war predicted by headlines. Instead, the real dangers are Ukraine’s humanitarian crisis, the influx of refugees, the spread of nuclear weapons, the risk of a larger European war, state-sponsored terror, and disinformation. Most concerning is the
Energoatom denies accident at South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant but says 'issues' found
The denial came after Oleksandr Kharchenko, managing director of the Energy Industry Research Center, said in a post on Facebook there had been an accident at the plant, citing "two independent sources."
Dismissal of Ukraine energy grid chief prompts resignations, international concern amid Russian energy strikes
The controversial decision to dismiss the head of Ukraine’s state-owned energy grid operator has prompted resignations from two independent members of the company’s supervisory board and raised concerns from partners abroad. Volodymyr Kudrytskyi, who served as head of Ukrenergo since 2020, was dismissed on Sept. 2 on the
Ukraine energy grid chief Volodymyr Kudrytskyi dismissed, board members confirm
Via a post on Ukrenergo's Telegram account, Chairman of the supervisory board Daniel Dobenni, and supervisory board member Peder Andreasen, also said they were stepping down from their positions in protest of what they described as a "politically motivated" decision.
Ukraine to receive $800 million from US for its energy sector
Ukraine is set to receive $800 million from the U.S. to help stabilize its severely damaged energy infrastructure, Yulia Svyrydenko, Ukraine's First Deputy Prime Minister, announced during her visit to Washington on Aug. 31.
Kyiv dam not in danger of breaching after Russian attack, company says
The Kyiv dam is not under threat of breaching following a recent Russian attack on Kyiv Oblast, Ihor Syrota, the director of the state-owned Ukrhydroenergo hydroelectric energy company, said on Aug. 28.
Ukraine to resume construction of unfinished nuclear power plant, Energoatom says
According to Energoatom, the plant will be equipped with AP1000 reactors built by U.S. company Westinghouse.
Norway's energy sector under threat of Russian sabotage, Norwegian security chief says
Norway's energy sector is under threat of sabotage from Russia, Norwegian security chief Beate Gangaas told Reuters on Aug. 27, as European security services briefed Norwegian energy officials on potential Russian threats.
Russia struck energy substations with cluster munition missiles for first time, PM Shmyhal says
"Yesterday, Russia attacked our power distribution substations with missiles for the first time. The facilities were targeted by tens of cluster missiles, but we lost a relatively small amount of equipment during that attack. All due to the (heightened) protection of the facilities," said Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.
Blackouts, electricity restrictions may last up to 2 weeks, former energy minister says
Ukraine's Energy Ministry said that it was one of the largest attacks on energy infrastructure and said that the consequences were still being determined.
‘A near-death feeling:’ Largest-yet Russian attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure brings back widespread power outages
Viktoriia Skyba, a 29-year-old mother of two, didn't have the time to reach a bomb shelter when Russia attacked her town during what Ukrainian officials have said is the largest attack on Ukraine since the full-scale invasion. She saw a missile flying above her house and a large pillar of
Kyiv Hydroelectric Power Plant has 'no critical damage' after Russian mass attack, governor says
After the morning attack on Kyiv Oblast, the Kyiv dam was closed for means of transport until 5 p.m. local time.
Kyiv denies talks held with Russia to stop strikes on energy infrastructure
Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko denied any indirect negotiations with Russia to stop attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure in an interview on national television on Aug. 24.
Energy equipment fire causes outages in Russian town, railroad section in Siberia
A fire broke out at a power substation near a railroad station in Russia's Kemerovo Oblast, leaving the residents of the Mariinsk town temporarily without power, the West Siberian Transport Prosecutor's Office reported on Aug. 19.
Russia denies reported indirect negotiations with Ukraine to halt energy strikes
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova denied on Aug. 18 a report that the country was entering indirect talks with Ukraine in Qatar on mutually halting strikes on energy infrastructure.
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