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.
Tomorrow, March 7, scheduled hourly power outages will be in effect in a number of regions of Ukraine from 08:00 until the end of the day. The reason is the consequences of Russian missile and drone attacks on the energy system.
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.
NABU Director Semen Kryvonos may be clearing the energy market for individuals connected to him. His wife previously worked in the business structures of a person accused of illegal earnings in the energy sector.
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.
Due to hostilities and shelling of energy infrastructure, some communities in Donetsk, Kherson, Chernihiv, and Kharkiv regions are temporarily without electricity. In some regions, hourly outage schedules are in effect for all categories of consumers.
On March 6, hourly power outage schedules and capacity restrictions will be in effect in some regions of Ukraine. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
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.
The ongoing crisis in Iran, which has halted energy supplies and LNG production in Qatar, threatens rising electricity prices in Europe. This will weaken the competitiveness of industry, says the CEO of Statkraft.
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 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.
Iran struck Kurdish groups in Iraq, claiming the US was arming Iranian Kurdish guerrillas. This occurred amid the spread of war in the Middle East, which has engulfed the entire region.
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.
US regulators have approved the construction of a commercial nuclear reactor in Wyoming, backed by Bill Gates. Construction of the $4 billion facility will begin soon, with launch scheduled for 2030.
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.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved a draft law on the corporatization of SE "SkhidGZK", which will be transformed into a joint-stock company with 100% state ownership. This strategic enterprise provides up to 40% of the uranium needs for Ukrainian nuclear power plants.
In Ukraine, on March 5, from 8:00 AM, power limitation and hourly outage schedules will be in effect. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks on the energy system.
A complete power outage has occurred in all provinces of Iraq. The causes of the large-scale failure have not been officially named.
Almost 800 cases of flooding have been recorded in Ukraine due to spring floods, with active work ongoing in Odesa, Kirovohrad, and Cherkasy regions. The SES calls for cooperation with local authorities to minimize the consequences.
Law enforcement officers uncovered a scheme to embezzle Ukrenergo funds during the restoration of energy infrastructure in the Lviv region. The scheme involved the head of a Ukrenergo unit and the former head of a contracting company, who inflated the cost of the work.
The Moldovan government has introduced a heightened alert regime in the energy sector for 60 days. The decision was made on March 4 due to events in the Middle East.
The Slovak government, led by Prime Minister Robert Fico, decided to terminate the contract for emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine. Finance Minister Ladislav Kamenický was instructed to take this step by March 5.
In 2025, over 12,000 companies relocated within Ukraine, making 12,920 moves. This is 11% more than in 2024, but less than before the full-scale invasion.
As a result of new Russian attacks on energy infrastructure, consumers in Dnipropetrovsk, Mykolaiv, Kharkiv, Sumy, and Kherson regions have been left without power. Emergency power outages have returned in some regions.
Over four years of full-scale Russian aggression, Ukraine's energy sector has suffered losses of $24. 8 billion. 27 GW of generation has been lost, of which 15.5 GW due to the occupation of energy facilities, including the Zaporizhzhia NPP.
The President of Ukraine stated that the occupiers are preparing to strike critical infrastructure in the spring.
