Blackout
Tonight, the Russian army attacked substations, 750 kV and 330 kV overhead lines, as well as Burshtyn and Dobrotvir TPPs. 4.5-5 stages of emergency power outage schedules have been applied throughout Ukraine.
As a result of the Russian attack on November 7 in the Rivne region, residential buildings and critical infrastructure were damaged, and two people were injured. There are power outages in the region, and possible problems with water supply.
In Ivano-Frankivsk region, train traffic is delayed on November 7 due to Russian missile and drone strikes. Train No. 6418 Khodoriv - Ivano-Frankivsk is running 2 hours and 47 minutes late, and train No. 6411 Ivano-Frankivsk - Khodoriv will be delayed by an hour for departure.
Over the past day, 153 combat engagements took place on the front line. The Russians used 7 missiles, 87 air strikes, and 6649 kamikaze drones.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has published basic rules for operating alternative power sources. This will help save health, lives, and property during power outages.
In Kyiv, over 255 brigades are working to restore electricity and heat, and their number will be increased. Special attention is paid to buildings with damaged internal networks.
Ukrenergo announced the implementation of hourly outage schedules and power restrictions on February 7 in all regions of Ukraine. The reason is the consequences of Russian missile and drone attacks on energy facilities.
Russian troops shelled the Kherson CHP five times in one day, marking the fourth attack on the facility since the beginning of February. Naftogaz is coordinating efforts to provide the city with heat.
The city authorities of Druzhkivka have temporarily closed the "Havrylivskyi" market after the shelling that claimed the lives of 7 people and injured 17. Entrepreneurs are advised to cease operations until the security situation stabilizes.
Applications for an additional payment of UAH 20,000 for emergency and recovery team workers have started on the Diia portal. Payments for January-March 2026 will be accrued by the end of this month.
President Zelenskyy met with Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna, discussing Ukraine's needs for air defense missiles and additional contributions to the PURL program. Estonia is considering increasing its contributions and continues to implement humanitarian projects.
Ukraine seeks to soften an unpopular tax bill concerning VAT for individual entrepreneurs, which the IMF demands. This is a condition for unlocking more than $8 billion under the financing program.
As of the morning of February 6, 2026, shelling and bad weather have led to power outages in eight regions of Ukraine. Emergency shutdown schedules have been introduced.
People's Deputy Yaroslav Zheleznyak announced that the parliament would postpone the consideration of financial bills for a month. This means that the IMF and EU issues will not be resolved before March.
Talks between the US, Russia, and Ukraine took place in Abu Dhabi, during which the parties exchanged 314 prisoners of war. However, no progress has been made on the issue of control over Donbas.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine clarified the Starlink verification procedure through SpaceX's "whitelist. " Terminals included in the list operate without restrictions, while those used by Russians are blocked.
On the night of February 6, Russian Belgorod was subjected to a missile attack, damaging the thermal power plant and the Frunzenskaya substation. The governor confirmed serious destruction, and residents report water, electricity, and heating outages.
In Kyiv, 1126 high-rise buildings remain without heating due to significant damage to the thermal power plant. Additional heating points have been deployed, some of which operate around the clock.
President Zelenskyy thanked the Swedish Prime Minister for the decision to allocate $100 million for energy support. They also discussed strengthening air defense and protecting critical infrastructure.
The Darnytsia CHP in Kyiv, which supplied heat to 1,100 homes, was critically damaged after the attack on February 3. Restoration will take at least two months, and heating points have been deployed.
The national energy company "Ukrenergo" denied reports of increased power outages. The situation in Ukraine's energy system remains difficult but controlled.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced that manufacturers of transformer equipment will be able to book 100% of their employees. The government also reduced the number of criteria for a company to be recognized as critically important.
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna arrived in Ukraine to see how the nation lives under constant threat. He emphasized that Ukraine's struggle concerns the security of all Europe.
The NATO Secretary General visited the Chernihiv region, where he spoke with residents affected by Russian attacks. He visited the basement of a school in Yahidne, where Russian occupiers held civilians in 2022.
On the night of February 5, Russian occupiers attacked railway infrastructure, injuring a female employee in Sumy region. Traffic in frontline regions continues with enhanced security measures.
During curling matches in Cortina d'Ampezzo, the lights went out at the Olympic Stadium, delaying the game for five minutes. The organizers did not name the cause of the incident.
The Russians stated that despite the state of emergency imposed against Cuba, Russia will continue to supply oil to the country as before.
Melania Trump confirmed that she is in contact with Putin's representatives to expedite the return of Ukrainian children. Thanks to her efforts, 15 children have already been returned to Ukraine.
The International Criminal Court has received a request to arrest Russian officials for strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. The request came from Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys.
Pope Leo XIV called for prayers for Ukrainians suffering from the consequences of attacks on energy infrastructure. He also expressed gratitude for the solidarity initiatives from Catholic dioceses in Poland and other countries.