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As a result of shelling of energy facilities, some consumers in Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy and Kharkiv regions are without electricity. The most difficult situation is in Odesa region, where the enemy carried out new strikes; restrictions are not expected.
A total solar eclipse will occur on August 12, 2026, visible in the Arctic and parts of Europe. In Ukraine, the partial phase will be visible in the western regions, with the best conditions in Uzhhorod.
As a result of Russian attacks on Odesa, Kharkiv and other regions, there are people killed and injured, and the port and energy infrastructure have been damaged. Zelenskyy called for stronger sanctions and air defense.
Zelenskyy met with the Prime Minister of Serbia; they discussed the consequences of Russian strikes and joint projects. Serbia allocated €2 million to support Ukraine's energy sector.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić announced plans to continue providing humanitarian aid to Ukraine, particularly in the medical and energy sectors. He emphasized his readiness to do more to support Ukraine’s energy sector, especially during the winter period.
Ukraine’s power system got through a period of record August heat without electricity outage schedules. This was achieved thanks to adjusted repairs, the involvement of gas-fired generation, and increased imports.
The Cabinet of Ministers decided to compile lists of critical facilities separately for the winter and summer periods. This will make it possible to distribute electricity more efficiently and increase the amount available to household consumers.
Following the nighttime Russian attack, Kherson was left without electricity due to damage to a critical infrastructure facility. Energy workers promise to restore supply within several days.
Due to hostilities and bad weather, consumers in six and three regions, respectively, were left without electricity. Ukrainians were urged to use electricity sparingly because of the heat.
In Moldova, on the evening of August 4, an electricity deficit is expected due to the heat, which has led to increased consumption. Authorities have urged residents from 21:00 to 23:00 to turn off appliances and prepare for possible outages.
The Energy Ministry reported that no restrictions are forecast for August 4, but amid the heat, they advise shifting active consumption to daytime. Some residents of seven regions remain without power due to Russian attacks.
In July 2026, a prolonged blackout occurred in Crimea, leaving 1. 4 million subscribers without power simultaneously. The price of gasoline reached 269 rubles per liter, and food prices increased.
In July 2026, the business activity expectations index stood at 50. 1 points. Optimism is supported by international aid and consumer demand.
Cuba experienced another nationwide power grid failure due to worn-out equipment and the US embargo. Oil reserves from the last Russian tanker in March have already been exhausted.
As a result of hostilities and shelling of energy facilities, some consumers in six regions are temporarily without electricity. Restoration work is ongoing, no restrictions are forecast.
In July, vegetables from the borscht set, including potatoes, carrots, and beets, rapidly became cheaper. At the same time, prices for some berries and greenhouse crops remain unstable due to weather conditions.
As a result of hostilities, some consumers in Donetsk, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Mykolaiv regions are without electricity supply. No restrictions are forecast for today; consumption has increased due to the heat.
Emergency outage schedules have been introduced in Sumy region for consumer groups 1-10. The reason is damage to the power system due to attacks by the Russian army.
The National Bank of Ukraine presented a macro forecast for 2026-2028, expecting $54 billion in international aid in 2026. Key risks include missile strikes and funding delays.
Due to constant strikes by Russian occupiers on Kherson, damage to electricity supply facilities has been recorded. Specialists are carrying out emergency restoration work, and partial blackouts are possible in all districts of the city.
Ukraine prepares its energy system for the August heat, which could increase consumption by 1 GW. The schedules for NPP repairs have been adjusted, greater imports are being prepared, but restrictions for industry are possible.
Due to hostilities and shelling of energy infrastructure, some consumers in Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, Zhytomyr, Kharkiv, and Cherkasy regions are temporarily without electricity. The most difficult situation is in Sumy region, where a large number of consumers have been cut off.
As a result of hostilities, parts of Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, and Kharkiv regions remain without electricity. Due to bad weather, 31 settlements in Zakarpattia, Kyiv, Sumy, and Dnipropetrovsk regions have been blacked out.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Serhiy Koretsky made his first working trip as head of the Cabinet of Ministers - to Sumy region. The head of government discussed the region's preparation for the winter period, implementation of the resilience plan, as well as the current needs of the military and communities.
Due to enemy shelling, consumers in six regions remain without power, and due to bad weather — 228 settlements in five regions. No blackouts are forecast, although electricity consumption has increased by 6%.
In Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions, electricity supply is temporarily absent due to shelling. In Chernihiv region, an energy worker was injured as a result of an attack by an enemy FPV drone.
Russian troops launched seven strikes with guided aerial bombs on Sumy, damaging residential buildings and infrastructure. As a result of the attack, five civilians were injured, and parts of the city were left without power.
The ATESH partisan movement reported massive power outages in occupied Berdyansk, Melitopol and Henichesk. A complete blackout occurred in Berdyansk, and water supply also disappeared.
On the Dobropil direction, the occupiers made the most massive attempt at a tank breakthrough. Border guards "Phoenix" destroyed 9 tanks, 2 armored vehicles, and 3 "Grad" launchers.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he is not satisfied with the state of implementation of "resilience plans" in the regions. He instructed the new Minister of Infrastructure to pay special attention to this area.