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Ukraine to face several years of power outages following Russian strikes on infrastructure, energy expert says
Ukraine's energy system faces 2-3 years of power restrictions due to Russian attacks, with cold weather particularly challenging for the damaged power grid, expert warns.
EU bank funds € 86 million anti-drone shield for Ukraine’s power grid amid Russian attacks
Ukrenergo accelerates construction of protective structures at critical power substation.
Energoatom unveils plans to build small nuclear reactors across Ukraine amid Russian attacks
The initiative aims to decentralize power generation while addressing the challenges of wartime resilience.
Biden condemns latest Russian strike which led to massive blackouts across Ukraine
US President Joe Biden condemned Russia’s recent air attacks and pledged ongoing US support for Ukraine’s defense.
US, EU to send $112 million aid to Ukrainian top energy company after Russian attacks destroy 90% of its generating capacity
The US has already sent bucket trucks, pickups, transformers, and electrical cables to DTEK.
Reuters: Russia’s weekend strikes badly hit Ukraine’s biggest private power producer
As winter descends on Ukraine with the first snow blanketing Kyiv, Russia has intensified its assault on the country's power infrastructure.
Germany completes fourth training round for Ukrainian troops on Patriot air defense systems
These systems will help Ukraine counter increasing Russian aerial assaults, which is especially significant for the country's energy facilities and civilians ahead of the winter season.
Estonian PM: EU must help Ukraine to survive upcoming winter as Russian prepares attacks on power systems
Estonia commits to providing Ukraine with long-term financial aid as the country braces for another winter of Russian attacks on its energy grid, with Prime Minister Mihal calling for Europe’s urgent support to bridge the widening gap between Ukraine’s energy supply and demand.
Energy Community: Ukrenergo certification as independent operator won’t impact winter electricity imports
In a recent letter, the Energy Community emphasized that ongoing certification efforts for "Ukrenergo" will not affect Ukraine's ability to import electricity from the EU this winter, countering previous warnings of potential disruptions.
Germany pledges more military and energy aid for Ukraine at UN Assembly
Nearly €170 million will be allocated for Ukraine’s energy infrastructure recovery.
Dombrovskis: Ukraine to face severe winter amid Russian strikes on energy infrastructure
As Ukraine braces for another harsh winter, EU officials sounded the alarm over the cumulative damage inflicted by over 1,000 Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, threatening the survival of civilians across the country.
Blinken in Kyiv announces new $325 million aid for Ukraine’s energy sector devasted by Russian aerial strikes
The US has also pledged $290 million in new humanitarian aid to support displaced civilians in Ukraine.
Ukrainian commander says Russian forces adapt tactics to exhaust Ukrainian air defenses
In June, Ukraine successfully intercepted 94% of enemy drones and 64% of incoming missiles. Despite the high interception rate, the missiles that hit their targets caused significant damage
Russian attacks leave thousands without power across seven Ukrainian regions
As of June 30, widespread power outages persist in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, Kharkiv, Kherson, and Chernihiv regions due to ongoing Russian shelling, impacting tens of thousands of Ukrainians.
Russian attacks completely destroy Burshtyn Thermal Power Plant in western Ukraine
The official added that due to the destruction of the power plant, the city of Burshtyn may be left without heating and hot water during the winter.
Solar panels, generators, import from EU: How Ukrainians cope with energy crisis after Russian attacks
New grants are also available to help housing cooperatives invest in renewable energy solutions.
Global Peace Summit: Russia must withdraw from Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Participants of the Global Peace Summit have issued a resounding call for Russia to withdraw immediately from the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, emphasizing the critical need to safeguard nuclear safety in the country.
Ukrainian minister at IAEA: Global nuclear safety at risk as Zaporizhzhia plant, biggest in EU, remains occupied
Ukrainian Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko, speaking at the IAEA meeting in Vienna, emphasized the global responsibility to protect nuclear safety as the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant remains under occupation of Russian forces for the third year.
UN reports highest monthly civilian casualties rate in Ukraine for May 2024
The surge occurred primarily due to brutal offensives in Kharkiv Oblast.