The national energy company "Ukrenergo" denied reports of increased power outages. The situation in Ukraine's energy system remains difficult but controlled.
During an energy meeting, President Zelenskyy instructed the Ministry of Defense and the command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to intensify efforts against Russian reconnaissance drones and to enhance protection against MLRS. The difficult heating situation in Kyiv and work on a warm package program were also discussed.
As a result of hostilities, consumers in Zaporizhzhia, Odesa, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions are without power. Due to bad weather, settlements in Kyiv, Odesa, and Ternopil regions are without electricity.
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.
Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal stated that the energy situation remains difficult, and the generation deficit is significant. There is a risk of worsening power outage schedules due to recent strikes and Russia's preparation for new attacks.
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.
On February 5, hourly power outage schedules and capacity restrictions will be in effect in all regions of Ukraine. This is a consequence of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
The Cabinet of Ministers has instructed the State Service for Food Safety and Consumer Protection to monitor the recalculation of utility payments. This applies to heating, water supply, and waste removal from January 1.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on the most difficult electricity situation in the capital region, Kharkiv, Sumy, and Poltava regions. In Kyiv, the number of brigades will be increased for rotation due to the exhaustion of workers.
Ukrainian air defense destroyed 79. 2% of air targets. Instead of improving living conditions and developing infrastructure in its own regions, the Kremlin spent this money on strikes against Ukraine's civilian infrastructure.
As a result of hostilities and shelling of energy infrastructure, consumers in six regions are without power. In Odesa region, 16 settlements are without electricity due to bad weather.
SBU counterintelligence detained an agent of Russian military intelligence in Dnipro, who involved his underage son in adjusting enemy strikes. The 63-year-old driving school security guard collected data on defense industry facilities and concentrations of Ukrainian defenders.
DTEK announced the return of Kyiv's Left Bank to temporary power outage schedules. After massive Russian attacks, electricity was restored to 100,000 families.
Ukrzaliznytsia has updated information regarding train movements, indicating increased risks in the Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia directions due to the threat of missile and drone attacks. Bus detours and transfers have been organized in these areas to ensure passenger safety.
Another round of talks on Ukraine, mediated by the US, is planned in Abu Dhabi. Experts hope that the results will show the seriousness of the Kremlin's intentions, despite renewed attacks on Ukraine.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called recent Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy sector particularly brutal and insidious during a conversation with US President Donald Trump. He noted that the temperature had dropped below -20 °C.
This morning, several regions of Ukraine were switched to emergency power outages. In Sumy region, there is a large-scale blackout due to Russian military aggression, and in Chernihiv region, due to an accident on the line.
White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said that Donald Trump is not surprised by Russia's attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. According to her, the war began due to Joe Biden's weakness.
The Darnytsia CHP, which produced heat, was severely damaged by Russia's night attack. Restoration will take a significant amount of time, the situation in the energy system is difficult.
President Zelenskyy states that Ukraine awaits the US reaction to Russian strikes. Russia responded with a record number of ballistic missiles to America's request to cease attacks.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko discussed urgent assistance for the energy sector's recovery with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte through the EADRCC mechanism. Equipment from partners will help restore networks and gas infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks.
On February 4, hourly shutdown schedules and power limitations will be applied in all regions of Ukraine. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
In Kyiv, a 21-year-old blogger was brought to justice for petty hooliganism. He drove a limousine with bright lighting and provoked conflicts.
In Kharkiv, the situation after damage to the thermal power plant and electrical substations was classified as a local-level man-made emergency. About 60% of subscribers remain without electricity, and 105,000 without heat.
Russia launched the most powerful attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure since the beginning of the year. Generation and electricity distribution facilities were attacked, including combined heat and power plants (CHPPs) and thermal power plants (TPPs) in Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Dnipro.
As a result of a massive missile and drone attack by the enemy, energy facilities in a number of regions were damaged. Due to bad weather, 68 settlements in three regions were de-energized.
Russian troops launched a massive combined attack on Kharkiv and the region, damaging energy infrastructure and residential buildings. Six civilians were injured, including two men and two women in Kharkiv, as well as a 79-year-old woman and a 22-year-old man in Derhachi.
The UN Security Council will hold a special meeting on February 24, 2026, to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Great Britain will increase pressure on Russia and accelerate support for Ukraine.
Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on apartment buildings, CHPPs, and TPPs in 8 regions of Ukraine. Hundreds of thousands of families were left without heat during 25-degree frosts.
