Ahead of October, Naftogaz accumulated $2. 5 billion for gas purchases, of which $1.5 billion was provided by partners. Europeans also provided Ukraine with a credit guarantee, which is a historic event.
Natalia Boyko, Deputy Head of the Supervisory Board of NJSC Naftogaz, stated that gas consumption in Ukraine is growing daily, urging Ukrainians to review their household habits. She emphasized that the heating season will be difficult, and gas consumption has increased by 20% since the beginning of the week.
Russia launched its sixth massive attack on Ukraine's gas infrastructure with missiles and drones overnight since October, resulting in four specialists being wounded and critical facilities being shut down. Naftogaz urges Ukrainians to conserve gas.
Naftogaz Group reported three massive attacks on Ukraine's gas infrastructure in the last seven days. The enemy struck thermal power plants, gas production facilities in Kharkiv Oblast, and critical infrastructure in Sumy and Chernihiv Oblasts.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, with a government team, the head of the NBU, and representatives of Naftogaz, is working in the USA. The delegation is participating in the annual meetings of the IMF and the World Bank, discussing energy, sanctions, and cooperation with the USA.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is thoroughly preparing for a meeting with Donald Trump to discuss sensitive issues in person. Among the topics are the supply of Patriots, Tomahawks, and other weapons to Ukraine, as well as forcing Russia to peace.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that leaders of communities and regions who fail to carry out internal work after Russian strikes will face consequences. He held a meeting on preparations for winter and the restoration of energy infrastructure.
Naftogaz Group received a loan of UAH 3 billion from Oschadbank. The funds will be used to purchase imported natural gas due to massive enemy attacks on gas infrastructure.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is considering providing Ukraine with additional funding for gas purchases. This will help ensure the smooth passage of the 2025-2026 heating season, especially after Russia's intensified attacks on the energy system.
Naftogaz Group specialists have restored gas supply to 33,000 subscribers in Shostka and surrounding settlements. This happened after massive Russian attacks on the city's civilian infrastructure.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held an energy Staff meeting, where they discussed the energy situation in the regions and the deployment of air defense. He gave clear instructions regarding generation facilities and additional equipment for preparation for winter.
Next week, a meeting of G7 sanctions coordinators will take place to discuss limiting the supply of foreign components to Russia. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that Russian missiles and drones contain critical Western-made components.
On the night of October 5, the enemy attacked civilian gas facilities in Ukraine, causing hits and destruction. Serhiy Koretsky, Chairman of the Board of NJSC "Naftogaz of Ukraine", stated that these strikes are aimed at depriving Ukrainians of gas, heat and light.
The enemy launched the largest massive strike on the gas production assets of the Naftogaz Group in Kharkiv and Poltava regions. As a result of the attack, a significant part of the facilities was damaged, some of the destruction is critical.
NAC "Naftogaz of Ukraine" signed a loan agreement with the European Investment Bank for €300 million. The funds will be used to purchase imported gas to ensure the heating season.
Former Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov is in Ukraine and is not evading investigation. NABU has no information about his possible escape, although the court did not apply an electronic bracelet to him.
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.
Russians attacked an emergency gas crew in Sumy region that had responded to a call after an airstrike. The enemy directed a drone at the gas workers' service vehicle, destroying it, but the employees survived. 64 enemy shellings were recorded in 29 settlements of Sumy region, two people were injured.
Due to Russian airstrikes on Naftogaz facilities, Ukraine will import 5. 8 billion cubic meters of gas in 2025. This covers slightly less than half of the 13.2 billion cubic meters needed for the heating season.
Naftogaz has proposed ten projects in the field of production and energy efficiency, including shale gas, as part of a resource agreement between Ukraine and the United States. Both countries are investing $75 million each in the Reconstruction Investment Fund to accelerate project development.
Andriy Gerus, head of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Energy and Housing and Communal Services, stated that Ukraine's energy system is in satisfactory condition, and underground gas storage facilities are 95% full. Without Russian attacks, the heating season will begin without power outages.
In the first half of the year, 84 MW from wind power plants were connected to the grid. This is significantly more than 44.6 MW for the entire year 2024, which strengthens the country's energy security.
Naftogaz and Western partners have raised $2. 5 billion for gas purchases to get through the winter. Ukraine has signed contracts covering approximately 95% of the country's gas needs.
Ukraine has accumulated over 80% of the necessary gas volume, which is about 11-12 billion cubic meters. To achieve the target indicators and ensure a stable heating season, it is necessary to purchase gas for $1 billion due to the risks of Russian attacks.
Natural gas reserves in Ukrainian underground storage facilities as of September 14, 2025, reached 12. 055 billion cubic meters, exceeding last year's figures. This should ensure the heating season, and fuel injection continues.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia was counting on a fuel crisis in Ukraine, but now it has faced a gasoline shortage itself. The head of state also noted Ukraine's resilience in providing fuel despite Russian strikes and honored the memory of fallen oil and gas industry workers, presenting awards to their families and other employees.
Naftogaz Group, in partnership with Polish ORLEN, supplied Ukraine with approximately 400 million cubic meters of American liquefied natural gas to prepare for the 2025-2026 winter. Imports are carried out through terminals in Świnoujście and Klaipėda, with a total of 450 million cubic meters contracted.
Serhiy Koretsky, Chairman of the Board of NJSC "Naftogaz of Ukraine", met with the IMF mission to discuss preparations for the heating season. The discussion covered gas imports, stock formation, and the consequences of attacks on infrastructure.
The case of former Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov is at the pre-trial investigation stage; he is in Ukraine under procedural obligations. The High Anti-Corruption Court extended their validity for two months, including a travel ban and a ban on communicating with witnesses.
The Ukrainian government aims to accumulate 13. 2 billion cubic meters of gas by November. Yuriy Boyko, a member of the Supervisory Board of NEC Ukrenergo, noted that this volume does not guarantee a smooth passage of the heating season due to military risks.
