Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov stated that critical infrastructure in the city has sustained significant damage as a result of Russian strikes. Recovery will be difficult and prolonged due to constant shelling.
In Ukraine, the curfew has been eased for travel to Invincibility Points and heating points. You must have an identity document with you, and conscripts must have a military registration document.
President Zelenskyy held an energy meeting, discussing the elimination of the consequences of Russian strikes and increasing the resilience of cities. The most difficult situation is in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and their regions.
The NSDC's Center for Countering Disinformation refuted information about an alleged complete power outage in western Ukraine. This letter is an element of hybrid warfare aimed at destabilizing society.
As a result of the night attack, 56,000 families in the Bucha district of Kyiv region were left without electricity. DTEK energy workers have powered critical infrastructure facilities and are carrying out restoration work in freezing conditions. Emergency power outages continue in Brovary and Boryspil districts.
After the massive Russian attack on January 9, about 50 buildings in Kyiv remain without heating. Previously, 6,000 buildings were without heat supply.
During the night, the enemy attacked the energy infrastructure of Odesa region, causing damage and a fire. There are no dead or injured, the fire has been extinguished.
A blackout occurred in Mariupol on January 16 after a drone strike on the Azovska substation. Most of the city was left without electricity and heating, and power problems also affected nearby settlements.
The IAEA Director General confirmed the agreement of Ukraine and Russia on a local truce to restore the power line to the ZNPP. This will allow the restoration of the last backup line, which failed on January 2.
On the night of January 17, a fire broke out at the PS 220 kV "Oka" No. 400 power substation in Serpukhov, Moscow region. Part of the city and surrounding settlements were left without electricity.
Uklon and Bolt companies are resuming 24/7 operations in Kyiv starting January 17, having coordinated this with the city authorities. This will allow residents to reach important facilities during curfew hours.
In Kyiv, 67 high-rise buildings remain without heating after the massive attack on January 9. Utility workers and energy specialists are working to restore infrastructure amid emergency blackouts.
Ukrzaliznytsia is dimming external lighting at railway stations in Lviv, Dnipro, Odesa, Kyiv, and Kharkiv to save electricity. Invincibility Points continue to operate as usual.
The new Minister of Energy, Denys Shmyhal, presented anti-crisis measures to overcome the consequences of blackouts. Experts assess these decisions as quick managerial gestures that do not solve systemic problems.
President Zelenskyy met with Oleksandr Kubrakov to discuss the emergency energy situation in Ukrainian cities and communities. They also discussed cooperation with partners to strengthen Ukraine's resilience and infrastructure development.
President Zelenskyy expects that the energy "Ramstein" will become a platform for agreements on the continued transfer of air defense systems and missiles to Ukraine. He emphasized the need for constant supplies to protect energy infrastructure.
Ukraine and the United Kingdom will jointly produce a thousand Octopus interceptor drones monthly starting from February 2026. These drones are designed to destroy Shahed-type attack UAVs.
The government has allowed regions to implement flexible curfew rules during an energy emergency. Kyiv may be the first city where these changes are introduced.
After the shelling on January 10, 51. 5 thousand homes on the left bank of the Dnipro have electricity again. Energy workers ask to use electricity sparingly due to temporary power supply schemes.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine's electricity deficit is 7 GW, or almost 40%. He emphasized the daily restoration of the energy system and increased imports.
Operators of line 112 recorded over 4,000 calls from all regions regarding problems with heating and electricity. These reports are already being processed by the relevant services.
50 mobile kitchens with hot food are starting to operate in Kyiv in areas with a difficult situation. The curfew near the Invincibility Points is also being relaxed.
Additional generation sources are heading to Kyiv to provide heat and electricity. There are also agreements on additional cogeneration units for the capital.
UK Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy arrived in Kyiv on January 16. This visit confirms the intensive cooperation between the countries after signing a 100-year partnership agreement.
The Ministry of Economy reported a 2. 2% growth in Ukraine's economy in 2025. This occurred despite attacks on energy infrastructure and high security risks.
Due to new Russian attacks on energy infrastructure, consumers in Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv regions were de-energized this morning. Network restrictions are applied in Kyiv, Kyiv, and Odesa regions.
In Ukraine, curfew rules have been eased for access to "invincibility points" and heating centers. It is allowed to go out without passes and use transport, police will intensify patrolling.
Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal reported that all Ukrainian power plants have been subjected to Russian strikes. According to him, the enemy carried out 612 attacks on energy facilities last year.
Denys Shmyhal instructed the Kyiv authorities to promptly make decisions regarding the response to the emergency situation in the energy sector. Among the tasks are – changing the rules of movement of citizens during curfew and restricting advertising lighting.
Tonight, objects in the Korosten district of Zhytomyr region came under attack. There are no casualties or injuries, and the consequences of enemy attacks are being eliminated.
