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Yurii Ihnat stated there is a shortage of air defense missiles due to intensive shelling. Currently, Patriot and NASAMS launchers remain half-empty.
Schools and universities will receive autonomous power sources to operate during blackouts. Universities must develop projects to attract donor funding.
Over the past year, the Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine has restored communication with the government and parliament, intensified social dialogue, and achieved concrete results for workers—ranging from wage increases to the settlement of arrears to labor collectives.
In the first quarter of 2026, cash receipts to bank vaults rose to UAH 749. 8 billion. The dynamics were influenced by higher salaries and prolonged power outages.
In April 2024, the share of Ukrainians in a state of stress dropped from 51% to 39%. The improvement is linked to the stabilization of the energy system following severe winter attacks.
As a result of severe weather across 19 regions, three people have died and eight were injured. Over 700 settlements are without power, and dozens of buildings have been damaged.
Due to the disconnection of the Ferrosplavna-1 line, the plant operated on diesel generators for an hour and a half. This is already the fifteenth blackout at the ZNPP.
Two people were killed and two others injured by falling trees. Over a thousand settlements are without power, and rescuers are working across 13 regions.
Due to severe weather, Kharkiv and the region have been left without power. The city's metro and electric transport have stopped running, and the Izium hromada is completely de-energized.
Moldovan MPs voted to terminate the state of emergency in the energy sector. The measures were introduced due to damage to power lines after Russian attacks.
The Russian dictator explained the mass network restrictions by security considerations. The country is transitioning to a strictly limited digital environment.
The President thanked the EU for the 90 billion euro aid package and new sanctions. The funds will be used to strengthen the army, air defense, and protect the energy system in winter.
The President and Prime Minister of Ukraine welcomed the financial assistance from the EU for weapons and energy. The first tranche is expected in May-June to strengthen defense.
The regulator has set new price caps for electricity market. The changes are being implemented to stabilize the system and attract imports.
Ukraine will continue to attack Russia's generating capacities and weapons production facilities. The enemy's losses from previous strikes already amount to tens of billions.
The prosecutor's office exposed a group of individuals who, through a network of companies, embezzled funds for electricity. The perpetrators artificially created debts to the state.
Defense ministers agreed on aid worth 1 billion euros and the transfer of VAMTAC armored vehicles. Long-range shells and joint anti-ballistic solutions became priorities.
The Cabinet of Ministers allocated UAH 987 million for the restoration of damaged thermal power plants and alternative energy sources. The city must ensure stable heat supply for the winter.
Denys Shmyhal discussed the repair of the energy system and the purchase of up to 100 mobile substations. The government plans to double the speed of equipment delivery from partners.
Due to drone strikes on energy facilities, there are power outages in Sumy Oblast and three other regions. Energy workers are carrying out restoration work for consumers.
The EU is expanding the AggregateEU platform to coordinate energy imports and strengthen negotiating power. The measures are aimed at preventing price crises.
Ukraine is preparing an international meeting to raise funds for energy recovery. The goal is to accelerate the financing of works and protect industry facilities.
Zelenskyy announced a Drone Deal to protect infrastructure and export weapons. Agreements have already been reached with three countries, and 11 more states have expressed their interest.
The President set a deadline for winter preparations by September 1. A number of regions and Kyiv are behind schedule in creating backup energy sources.
Over 1,300 homes in the Nikolassee district were left without electricity due to a night-time outage. Police increased patrols while specialists restored power.
Due to oil and gas shortages, Pakistan has been gripped by an energy crisis with prolonged blackouts. The country has become a mediator in peace talks in the Middle East.
DTEK specialists have supplied power to most consumers after a fire at the substation. Currently, only a part of the private sector remains without electricity.
The Russian attack on April 18 caused emergency damage to power grids in Chernihiv. Energy workers are working to restore power to 25,000 subscribers.
The Russian attack damaged a facility in Nizhyn district. Chernihiv, Nizhyn, Pryluky, and surrounding areas are without power, and restoration work is underway.
Sweden has allocated 4 billion to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine and is discussing the transfer of Gripen aircraft. The parties also agreed on humanitarian aid and energy resilience.