The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine handed over to the G7 countries a list of urgent needs for the energy sector. Among the priorities are protection, additional air defense and electronic warfare systems, as well as increasing the production of energy equipment.
Russian troops again attacked energy infrastructure in Kharkiv, Chernihiv, and Sumy regions. In Chernihiv region, hourly power outage schedules are in effect, and energy workers are working to restore electricity supply.
Ukraine is negotiating with international partners to strengthen support for the energy sector before the heating season. Energy Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk discussed priority needs and additional aid mechanisms with representatives of the G7+ countries.
Information about expected emergency power outages throughout Ukraine is fake. The situation in the energy system is stable, "Ukrenergo" does not apply restrictions.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov announced a technology stake that will focus on increasing funding for arms procurement. One of the tools will be controlled arms exports, which should fill the budget for defense procurement.
Due to enemy shelling, there are power outages in several regions, the most difficult situation is in Sumy and Chernihiv regions. Electricity consumption is high, do not turn on powerful appliances simultaneously from 10:00 to 22:00.
Since September 23, the Zaporizhzhia NPP has been powered by backup diesel generators, one of which has already been repaired. Ukraine is ready to repair the backup power line to the ZNPP provided that the safety of specialists is guaranteed.
As noted by the agency, this is done to ensure the stability of the Ukrainian electricity system during wartime.
As a result of enemy attacks on energy facilities, consumers in several regions have been de-energized, with the most difficult situation in Chernihiv and Sumy regions. Electricity consumption is increasing, so do not switch on several powerful electrical appliances simultaneously from 10:00 to 22:00.
Power supply at all Chernobyl NPP facilities has been fully restored after the enemy shelling of infrastructure in Slavutych on October 1. Radiation levels are normal, and there are no threats to the population.
Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak stated that Russian shelling of Ukraine's energy infrastructure creates threats to Europe's security and will not go unanswered. The Ministry of Energy reported that due to the shelling of energy infrastructure in the Kyiv region, an emergency situation arose at the facilities of the SSE "Chornobyl NPP" in Slavutych.
As a result of Russian shelling of the energy infrastructure of the Kyiv region, an emergency situation occurred in Slavutych at the facilities of the State Specialized Enterprise "Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant". Due to voltage fluctuations, the New Safe Confinement, which isolates the destroyed fourth power unit of the ChNPP, was left without electricity.
Ukrenergo proposes to set the electricity transmission tariff for 2026 at UAH 823. 77/MWh, which is UAH 137.54 more than this year. For enterprises of "green" electrometallurgy, the tariff is proposed at UAH 467.83/MWh.
The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine announced that there are no plans to increase electricity tariffs for the population after October 31. Tariffs for heat and hot water will remain unchanged during the 2025-2026 heating season.
The emergency situation at the Zaporizhzhia NPP, which is disconnected from power due to shelling, has been ongoing for seven days. President Zelenskyy stated that one of the diesel generators that supply electricity to the plant has failed.
Two draft laws have been registered in the Verkhovna Rada on the exemption from customs duties and VAT for electricity generating equipment and other means for energy restoration. These measures are proposed for the period of martial law, but no longer than until January 1, 2027.
The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine reported that as of today, it has not received any official materials from the Supervisory Board of NEC Ukrenergo regarding personnel changes in the company.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the appointment of Serhiy Tarakanov as the Director General of the State Specialized Enterprise "Chornobyl NPP". He has 23 years of experience in the energy sector, having worked at the South Ukrainian NPP and in "Energoatom".
Great Britain is adding €48. 7 million to Ukraine's Energy Support Fund, bringing the total contribution to €150.6 million. These funds will strengthen Ukraine's energy resilience, including network repairs and asset protection.
The government has instructed to ensure uninterrupted supply of electricity and gas to life-support enterprises in frontline regions, despite debts. Action plans are also being prepared for the stable functioning of the energy sector during the 2025/2026 heating season.
As a result of the enemy's night attack on energy facilities, consumers in Chernihiv and Mykolaiv regions have been de-energized. Electricity consumption shows a downward trend; it is recommended to use powerful electrical appliances from 10:00 to 16:00.
Ukraine needs to import over 4. 5 billion cubic meters of gas to get through the heating season. The country hopes to have at least 13.2 billion cubic meters of gas in its storage facilities.
The 69th IAEA General Conference adopted a resolution calling on Russia for the immediate de-occupation and demilitarization of the Zaporizhzhia NPP. The document was supported by 62 member states, demanding the return of the ZNPP under full control of Ukraine.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine extended the experimental project on the distribution of humanitarian liquefied gas for residents of front-line regions until May 2026. For the first time, consumers in the Zaporizhzhia region will be included in the program, providing them with gas at the expense of state-owned companies and international partners.
The Cabinet of Ministers extended the experimental project for distributing liquefied gas as humanitarian aid until May 1, 2026. Zaporizhzhia Oblast was also included in the project.
In the draft budget for 2026, the Cabinet of Ministers allocated over 3. 6 billion hryvnias to the National Military Memorial Cemetery, which is three times more than in 2025. In total, almost 18 billion hryvnias are planned to be allocated for veteran policy.
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.
