Russia hit Ukraine’s nuclear energy infrastructure 155 times, creating serious risks for nuclear safety – Shmyhal
Officials say repeated strikes on substations linked to nuclear plants threaten the stability of Ukraine’s power grid.
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Ukraine opens special fund to restore Chornobyl shelter damaged in Russian drone strike
The initiative aims to raise more than €500 million to restore the structure damaged in last year’s drone strike.
Ukraine warns of energy funding gap despite €100M partner pledge for winter preparations
Officials said Ukrainian teams have already identified usable equipment from decommissioned power plants in several EU countries for transfer to Ukraine.
After a winter of blackouts, Ukraine and the EU stockpile energy repair equipment before Russia strikes again
Kyiv estimates €5.4 billion needed to prepare the energy system for next winter.
France and Ukraine sign nuclear energy pact alongside €71mn grant package as Ukraine fights to keep the lights on
Over 140 high-capacity generators already delivered, 150 more coming in February.
Norway doubles energy aid to Ukraine as millions freeze through Russian strikes
New €86.4mn pledge brings total to €163.6mn.
“Cynical and deliberate”: Russia strikes passenger bus carrying energy workers, killing at least 12 and injuring 16
DTEK energy company workers targeted after completing underground shift.
Over 1,900 apartment blocks in Kyiv still without heating after Russian strikes, mayor says
Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko reports that heating remains off in 1,940 buildings as workers race to restore supply after Russia's 9 and 20 January attacks.
Chornobyl nuclear plant reconnected after Russian strike caused full power loss
Russia's missile and drone attack overnight on 20 January knocked out all external power at the decommissioned power station.
Wind farms are harder to destroy—so why won’t Ukraine let them scale? (INFOGRAPHICS)
The technology works, 4 GW of projects sit ready. But policy barriers may block the only distributed generation Russia can’t easily destroy.
Every Ukrainian power plant has been damaged by Russian strikes, energy minister says
612 targeted attacks hit Ukraine's energy sector in 2025.
Ukraine’s innovative DOT-Chain Defence system delivers 7,000+ tactical interceptors amid increased Russian attacks
Defense Minister Shmyhal emphasized that interceptor drones preserve air defense missile stocks while increasing counter-UAV density across Ukraine's multi-layer defense system.
Ukraine receives record $45 billion in security aid in 2025, up 30% from previous year – Shmyhal
Defense industry investments and frozen Russian asset profits fuel record support.
Battlefield math is changing in Ukraine: Kyiv’s drone output surged 2.5-fold in 2025
Ukraine produced 3 million FPV drones in 2025, equivalent to one drone every 10 seconds.
Two Patriots, nine IRIS-T, 200 howitzers: Germany and Ukraine sign €1.2 billion defense deals
Germany will also buy €200 million in Ukrainian drones and send them to Ukraine.
Ukraine reveals what it takes to not lose war in 2026 during Ramstein meeting
Ukraine's survival list for 2026: air defense, drones, ammunition, $15 billion PURL.
Sweden: Ukraine could receive billions to continue defense and reconstruction if Europe agrees
Swedish defense minister claims frozen Russian assets must be used for Ukraine.
Ukraine signs drone production deal with Norway — new combat UAVs coming in 2026
Kyiv will send its drone tech north, while Oslo provides production capacity and R&D for full-scale launch.
Defense Minister gets new assignment: Zelenskyy calls for updated military planning amid ongoing operations
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has directed Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal to revise Ukraine's defense plan, citing combat operations as the driver for new priorities.
Ukraine arms infantry with ammo that splits mid-flight to hit drones
Ukrainian Defense Ministry codifies rounds from multiple producers, clearing path for serial production.