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The Hungarian Foreign Minister stated that Ukraine and the Baltic states are pressuring Hungary regarding energy supplies. Budapest refuses to buy more expensive oil for the sake of sovereignty.
Electricity imports account for 12% of consumption, and the enemy has damaged over 9 GW of generation. The authorities plan to restore 4 GW of capacity and accumulate 13 billion cubic meters of gas.
Yulia Svyrydenko announced the preservation of excise tax and VAT on fuel to replenish the budget. The funds will be directed to the defense of Ukraine.
The President discussed strengthening defense and a common energy grid with Ilie Boložan. The parties are preparing an agreement on joint control at the state border.
Installing a solar system on a balcony costs from $300, but it hardly pays for itself. The panels power a router and charge gadgets.
The occupiers struck Zaporizhzhia, causing smoke to rise over the city. The attack resulted in power problems, and there are currently no casualties.
Under the Affordable Loans 5-7-9 program, 358 contracts for energy equipment were concluded. The funds were directed to solar power plants and generators for autonomy.
In February, consumer inflation rose to 7. 6% year-on-year. Fuel, borscht vegetables, fruits, and mobile communication services saw the largest price increases.
Due to the shutdown of Lvivoblenergo substations, several microdistricts have been de-energized. Trams and trolleybuses have changed routes or temporarily stopped operating.
Due to shelling, parts of three regions were left without electricity. In the evening, hourly outage schedules are predicted for all categories of consumers in these regions.
Shmyhal announced plans to restore 4 GW of energy capacity and attract 5 billion euros. The government is negotiating equipment from decommissioned European thermal power plants.
Kyiv City Council deputies supported the action plan to ensure Kyiv's energy resilience. Vitali Klitschko called on the state to help with funding and resources.
Due to emergency shutdowns by DTEK in Solomyanskyi, Sviatoshynskyi, Holosiivskyi, and Podilskyi districts, water pressure is low. Specialists are stabilizing the pressure.
Israeli aircraft struck three oil depots in Tehran, causing an environmental disaster. Minister Eli Cohen warned of new attacks on infrastructure.
The enemy used 1,750 drones and 1,530 aerial bombs against civilian infrastructure. Zelenskyy called for strengthening air defense and sanctions against the aggressor.
Due to overnight downpours in Kenya, 23 people died and flights were blocked. The president involved the military in rescue operations and food distribution from warehouses.
Air defense forces destroyed 19 missiles and 453 drones during a massive attack on critical infrastructure. There are dead and injured in Kharkiv as a result of the strikes.
President Zelenskyy held a security meeting in the Donetsk region, where tasks for protecting critical infrastructure and repairing roads were identified. They also discussed the region's preparation for the heating season and counter-sabotage measures.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated 10 billion hryvnias from the reserve fund for the implementation of regional and city resilience plans. The Coordination Center has begun work on these plans, with particular attention to frontline regions and Kyiv.
In the Berezhny farmstead of the Abinsk district of Krasnodar Krai, Russia, a fire at a substation, which occurred after the fall of UAV debris, was extinguished. The blaze, covering an area of 120 square meters, was fought for almost 8 hours.
In Kryvyi Rih, a contractor was selected for the construction of cogeneration units at the thermal power plant for UAH 1. 776 billion. This is UAH 206.4 million more expensive than previous offers.
The end of winter and the beginning of spring is traditionally the period when grain reserves from the previous season decrease, and the new harvest is still far away, which cannot but affect the price of cereals. But experts assure: Ukraine is not threatened by a buckwheat shortage, and prices will not "jump" if consumers do not fall for informational provocations and do not create a stir.
The 330 kV Ferosplavna-1 power transmission line has been connected to the Zaporizhzhia NPP after repair work. This strengthens the nuclear safety of the plant, which now has two available power transmission lines.
For over three weeks, Ukrainian F-16 fighter jets did not have enough missiles to shoot down Russian drones and missiles due to depleted supplies from partners. This occurred precisely as Moscow was preparing for a large-scale winter air campaign.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has adopted a resolution recognizing the nuclear risks from Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy system. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that these actions by Russia constitute nuclear terrorism.
The 2026 sowing campaign in Ukraine will become more expensive due to rising fuel prices, fertilizer shortages, personnel deficits, and energy supply problems. This will affect the cost of the future harvest and the financial condition of farmers.
Due to shelling and hostilities, parts of Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kharkiv regions are temporarily without electricity. Energy workers are working on restoration, and hourly blackouts are in effect in most regions.
A massive blackout occurred in Cuba due to the failure of the largest thermal power plant, leaving Havana and most of the country without electricity. Restoration could take up to 72 hours due to an outdated grid and a shortage of spare parts.
Germany has handed over the first 13 vehicles to Ukrzaliznytsia for the rapid restoration of damaged infrastructure after Russian shelling. This aid is part of a larger support package, which includes 18 vehicles, 32 generators, and 18 units of special equipment.
The Cabinet of Ministers has established a Coordination Center for the implementation of Ukraine's Regional Resilience Plans. It will be headed by Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, and its members include representatives of ministries, the Verkhovna Rada, and the Office of the President.