The National Bank of Ukraine has raised its estimate of the electricity deficit to 3% in 2026, which will slow down GDP growth.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official exchange rate of the dollar for October 31 at 41. 97 hryvnias, and the euro at 48.51 hryvnias, which strengthened the hryvnia by two kopecks. In banks, the dollar is traded at 42.20-41.70 hryvnias, the euro at 49.02-48.35 hryvnias.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official exchange rate of the dollar at 41. 89 hryvnias, and the euro at 48.55 hryvnias. In the cash market, the dollar remained unchanged, while in banks, the rates fluctuate.
The government has allocated UAH 8. 4 billion for gas imports for the heating season for the population. This decision is part of preparations for winter amid shelling, which will increase the reliability of gas and heat supply.
The National Bank of Ukraine expects an increase in the number of Ukrainians abroad by 200,000 people, some of whom are men aged 18-22. This will not create critical risks for the economy and will not significantly affect the labor market.
The National Bank of Ukraine revised its economic growth forecast for 2025, lowering it to 1. 9% from 2.1%. This is due to the energy deficit caused by Russian shelling and damage to the gas production system.
As a result of Russia's night attack on October 22, 6 people were killed in Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast, and at least 35 were injured in various regions. Residential areas, energy, port, and industrial facilities were damaged.
A Ukrainian drone attack on the Orenburg gas processing plant forced Kazakhstan to cut production at the Karachaganak field by 25-30%. The plant stopped receiving gas from Kazakhstan, leading to a reduction in production to 25,000–28,000 metric tons per day.
In the Poltava region, rescuers extinguished fires that arose as a result of a combined Russian attack on the night of October 16. The enemy's targets were energy infrastructure and oil and gas industry facilities.
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.
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.
As a result of the enemy's night attack on October 16, the operation of DTEK Naftogaz gas production facilities in the Poltava region was stopped. Air raid alerts were declared throughout Ukraine due to the takeoff of Russian MiG-31K aircraft.
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.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported another Russian attack on Ukraine, the main target of which was energy. Railway infrastructure in Kirovohrad region was also damaged, and a city hospital in Kharkiv was hit by aerial bombs.
The company director is accused of evading UAH 30 million in taxes during the supply of protective structures. The indictment has been sent to the Dnipro District Court of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.
Ukraine and Great Britain plan joint production of interceptor drones to combat Russian 'Shahed' type drones. The 'Octopus' project envisages the production of about 2,000 drones per month, which will be sent to Ukraine to intercept Russian devices.
Two former directors of the communal enterprise of the Novooryzhtska community will be prosecuted for illegal groundwater extraction. Their actions caused over UAH 450 million in damages to the state.
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.
President Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine has plan "A" and plan "B" in case of attacks on gas infrastructure and large-scale blackouts. He emphasized the need to strengthen air defense and increase the number of "interceptors" to protect the energy system.
Russian strikes have destroyed over half of Ukraine's domestic natural gas production, forcing the country to spend 1. 9 billion euros on fuel imports. This is equivalent to almost 20% of Ukraine's annual consumption, and import needs may increase due to Russian attacks.
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.
Turkey aims to meet more than half of its gas needs by 2028, using its own production and imports from the US. This could lead to a reduction in the role of Russia and Iran in the European gas market.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that the government will adopt a resolution on maintaining a fixed price for natural gas for household consumers. A decision has also been made to impose a moratorium on disconnecting consumers in frontline communities from energy supply.
Ukraine's Energy Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk announced plans to increase natural gas imports by 30% after Russian airstrikes on gas infrastructure. An increase in LNG imports is also being discussed.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Yuliia Svyrydenko and her Dutch counterpart Dick Schoof discussed the protection of energy infrastructure, defense cooperation, and financial support. The parties also considered the use of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's needs.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia will do everything to prevent Ukraine from extracting its own gas, and it will be difficult to protect everything. He also noted that Ukraine is preparing for gas imports and increasing production to counter the aggressor.
Yurii Ihnat commented on the possibility of relying on drone and missile flight patterns in social networks. He emphasized that the main requirement is not to harm and not to help the enemy in real time.
As a result of Russia's massive attack on Ukraine, 18 people were injured, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported. Four people died in the Lviv region, including a child, and one person in the Zaporizhzhia region.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia is trying to destroy Ukraine's civilian and gas infrastructure before winter. The enemy once again attacked gas infrastructure, with hits and destruction.
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.
