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.
The government transferred powers to the Ministry of Energy to formulate policy in the field of managing the exclusion zone, Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, and radioactive waste. Previously, these functions were performed by the liquidated Ministry of Environmental Protection.
A delegation from France and Ukraine visited the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, inspecting the New Safe Confinement and a facility damaged by a UAV attack. The parties discussed cooperation in nuclear safety and radioactive waste management.
The smoke in the area of the Zaporizhzhia NPP is caused by a forest fire at a safe distance. The power lines connecting the ZNPP to Ukraine's energy system are operating stably, providing reliable external power to the plant.
Electricity consumption in Ukraine increased by 2. 5% due to cloudy weather and rains, which reduced the efficiency of solar power plants. 29 settlements in four regions are without power due to bad weather, and regional power grid brigades are working to restore it.
In the updated government led by Yulia Svyrydenko, most ministers retained their positions, some swapped chairs. Denys Shmyhal headed the Ministry of Defense, Herman Halushchenko — the Ministry of Justice, and Svitlana Hrynchuk — the Ministry of Energy.
Electricity consumption in Ukraine increased by 5. 1% due to heat and low efficiency of solar power plants. 8 settlements in two regions are without power due to bad weather.
President Zelenskyy proposed Yulia Svyrydenko to head the government, which will lead to the resignation of Denys Shmyhal and the entire Cabinet of Ministers. Shmyhal may head the Ministry of Defense, and Umerov may become the ambassador to the USA.
Agreements to support Ukrainian hydropower were signed at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025. The European Investment Bank will provide a 200 million euro loan, while Italian and German companies will assist with infrastructure and specialist training.
Russian occupiers struck a facility of JSC "Sumyoblenergo", damaging energy equipment. Restoration work is underway to restore electricity supply to city residents.
Ukrainian energy workers have restored a damaged power transmission line connecting the Zaporizhzhia NPP to Ukraine's energy system. The station is once again receiving electricity, but remains on a single power source.
Russia attacked the power transmission line connecting the temporarily occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP with Ukraine's energy system. The nuclear facility was once again left without power, which is necessary for stable operation and radiation safety.
Ukraine extended the agreement with Poland on gas imports until September 2024, doubling the permitted volume to 12. 4 million cubic meters per day. This strengthens the country's energy security and opens access to new supply sources, including LNG terminals in Poland and Lithuania.
Minister of Energy German Halushchenko confirmed that the issue of purchasing nuclear reactors from Bulgaria for the Khmelnytskyi NPP remains open, despite Bulgaria's statements about refusal. Ukraine plans to cooperate with the IAEA to promote this project.
Ukraine's energy system is operating stably, but the situation remains complex due to unprecedented attacks. Such strikes can affect electricity generation and distribution.
Minister of Energy German Galushchenko stated that Ukraine will be provided with gas for the heating season. Despite the difficult situation due to RF attacks on gas production, gas imports will increase.
Ukraine's energy system is balanced even during peak loads, according to the Ministry of Energy. Outages are possible only in case of strikes on energy infrastructure, repair work is ongoing according to schedule.
The GTS operators of Poland and Ukraine will increase the guaranteed throughput capacity in the direction of Ukraine to 12. 4 million m³ per day. This decision diversifies gas supplies and expands import routes.
Since the beginning of the full-scale war, more than 64,000 damages to the energy infrastructure have been recorded. In March, there were more than 1,400 new attacks on the energy system.
