In the 2026 state budget, expenditures for the National Academy of Medical Sciences, the Ministry of Energy, and the Ministry of Community Development significantly increased. At the same time, expenditures for the State Property Fund, the State Space Agency, and the Ministry of Defense were reduced.
IAEA head Rafael Grossi stated that no ZNPP reactor can be safely launched due to the unstable situation and threat to the seven pillars. The water level in the cooling pond is approaching critical, and military activity near the plant increases the risks.
The European Union is considering a 19th round of sanctions that could affect Russian banks, energy companies, and oil trade. Restrictions may affect payment systems, cryptocurrency exchanges, and oil traders from third countries.
Russian troops attacked a thermal power generation facility in Kyiv Oblast on the night of September 8. This led to problems with electricity supply.
In Ukraine, the energy system is balanced, no planned restrictions for consumers are foreseen. Specialists continue to restore infrastructure and prepare for the heating season.
The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine states that Russia, by seizing the Zaporizhzhia NPP, creates critically dangerous conditions for its operation and uses the facility as a tool of warfare. Systemic deformations and multiple disconnections from the power system have already led to a complete blackout nine times, which is a prerequisite for a nuclear accident.
In the Chernihiv region, dozens of settlements were left without electricity due to a Russian drone attack. Specialists are working on restoring power, and critical facilities are powered by alternative sources.
Overnight, energy and gas transmission system facilities in six regions of Ukraine were attacked by Russia. A substation in Sumy and gas transmission infrastructure in Poltava region were damaged, among others.
Russian occupiers attacked a mine in Donetsk Oblast, as a result of which one worker was killed and four were injured. 148 miners, blocked underground due to power outage, have been rescued.
Electricity consumption in Ukraine decreased due to cold weather. However, 28 settlements are without power due to bad weather.
On the night of August 21, a facility of Ukraine's gas transmission system was hit by enemy UAVs. The damage has been localized, and the assessment of losses is underway.
Petro Kotin is leaving the post of acting chairman of the board of Energoatom. He will be replaced by Pavlo Kovtoniuk, general director of the Rivne NPP. The company is also creating three new key positions.
Russian troops launched a massive attack on the energy infrastructure of Poltava region on August 19, 2025, causing large-scale fires. Simultaneously, a production facility of Ukraine's gas transmission system was attacked, and ground infrastructure was damaged.
Svitlana Hrynchuk stated that launching the Zaporizhzhia NPP after de-occupation will take years due to uncertainty regarding the damage caused by the occupiers. The IAEA will assess the situation, and problems with water supply and smoke are already being recorded at the station.
Ukraine is negotiating with Azerbaijan regarding gas injection. This may happen before the heating season if the contract is concluded on time.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine presented the Draft Action Program for 2026, which includes 12 strategic goals. Among the key priorities are defense, European integration, and anti-corruption.
At the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP, water supply problems for cooling six reactors have sharply increased. The IAEA warns that the situation could escalate into a crisis dangerous for Europe.
The Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of Internal Affairs have launched joint tactical and special exercises in 17 regions and Kyiv. The training will last 24 days to strengthen the energy sector's readiness for emergencies.
Smoke was recorded in the area of the cargo port of Zaporizhzhia NPP. The incident highlights the threats of the occupation of Europe's largest nuclear facility.
In Zaporizhzhia on August 10, a Russian strike damaged the ZNPP External Crisis Center, which monitors the radiation situation. The building sustained partial damage, with no casualties.
Electricity consumption in Ukraine increased by 6. 8% due to weather conditions that reduced the efficiency of solar power plants. Ukrenergo calls for saving electricity from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, by not switching on powerful appliances simultaneously.
The IAEA mission for the first time assessed the substations powering Ukraine's NPPs, finding that attacks on the power grid threaten nuclear safety. Experts confirmed high risks due to continuous Russian attacks.
Electricity consumption is growing in Ukraine due to hot weather. NEC "Ukrenergo" calls for limiting the use of powerful electrical appliances from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
The Minister of Energy of Ukraine met with the US Chargé d'Affaires. The protection of energy facilities, the use of aid, and preparation for the heating season were discussed.
Personnel changes have taken place in Ukrainian ministries, new deputy ministers have been appointed. The Cabinet of Ministers' representative in the Verkhovna Rada and the Cabinet of Ministers' state secretary have also been reappointed.
The Ministry of Energy and SNRIU refute information about an increase in the radiation background in the Zaporizhzhia region, confirming that the indicators are normal. The IAEA also did not record any emergency events at the ZNPP, and the Center for Countering Disinformation explains the inaccuracy of the circulated videos.
In Sumy region, priority measures have been agreed upon for restoring damaged energy facilities and strengthening their protection. This is happening against the backdrop of constant threats from the Russian Armed Forces, particularly after the recent strike on "Sumyoblenergo."
Electricity consumption in Ukraine is increasing due to heat and cloudy weather, which reduces the efficiency of solar power plants. Ukrenergo urges not to turn on several powerful devices simultaneously until 10:00 PM.
Ukraine increased booking capacity of the Trans-Balkan gas route by 2. 6 times, which expands access to resources from the southern direction. The cost of transportation through this corridor decreased by 25%, opening new opportunities for supply diversification.
On July 23, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted a number of personnel decisions, appointing five deputy ministers of digital transformation. The Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine for European Integration was also dismissed.
