On January 22, scheduled power outages and power restrictions for industry will be in effect throughout Ukraine. This is due to the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
Ukraine is organizing a meeting of the "Energy Ramstein" in the G7+ format. Denmark will allocate over 20 million euros, and Japan is preparing a package of equipment for the energy sector.
In Kyiv, after the attack, electricity supply has been restored to all critical infrastructure facilities. The situation with power supply remains difficult, and emergency shutdowns continue.
The Ministry of Energy expresses its condolences on the death of Oleksiy Brekht, a member of the board of NPC "Ukrenergo". He dedicated over 25 years to the energy sector, rising from an engineer to the head of the system operator.
In nine regions of Ukraine, Kyivstar's infrastructure is disconnected from electricity supply by 40-60%. At the same time, less than 10% of the company's network is not working.
President Zelenskyy held an energy meeting, identifying Kyiv, Kharkiv, Chernihiv and their regions, Sumy region, and Dnipro region as areas with the most difficult situation. He emphasized the need for additional measures and resources to restore electricity supply, especially in Kyiv, where almost 60% of the capital remains without electricity, and also instructed to check the reservations of energy workers and utility workers.
The Ukrainian government is allocating over UAH 2. 5 billion for the purchase of high-capacity generators for Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Odesa, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Chernihiv regions. This equipment is intended for heat and electricity generation in the regions that need it most.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko denied reports of two plumbers dying. He confirmed the death of one 60-year-old plumber on January 19, and the causes are being investigated.
Due to night attacks by the Russian Federation, consumers in four regions are without power. In Kyiv and the region, the situation remains difficult due to frosts and additional load.
In 2025, the amount of cash in circulation in Ukraine increased by 12. 6% to UAH 926.3 billion, due to the recovery of economic activity and the risks of attacks. 500-hryvnia banknotes are most in circulation, and the number of 100- and 50-hryvnia banknotes increased for the first time in years.
Due to the consequences of Russian shelling, emergency power outages have been introduced in several regions of Ukraine. Energy workers are working to restore stable electricity supply; power outage schedules are temporarily not in effect.
The US is preparing for a massive winter storm this weekend that could affect several states at once.
Zelenskyy held a selector meeting on the situation in the regions and the restoration of energy infrastructure, calling the work of the Air Force in intercepting drones unsatisfactory. He emphasized the need for changes in the organization of air defense, despite the available resources.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that over a million consumers in Kyiv are without electricity. The situation is also difficult in Zaporizhzhia, where more protective equipment has been ordered to be sent.
On January 21, scheduled power outages and industrial power restrictions will be in effect throughout Ukraine. These are the consequences of Russian missile and drone attacks on energy facilities.
After the night attack by Russia, the most difficult situation with electricity supply is in Kyiv, Kyiv, Kharkiv, Sumy, Donetsk, and Poltava regions. The duration of forced outages outside of schedules in these regions is the longest.
In Brovary, Kyiv region, the situation with electricity supply remains difficult, with emergency blackouts in effect. The terms for restoring electricity are unknown due to significant damage to energy facilities.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine summoned the head of the ICRC Mission over a statement that equated the responsibility of Ukraine and Russia for human suffering. Representatives of the ICRC acknowledged the inappropriateness of such comparisons.
After the enemy's night attack on the capital, 4,000 out of 5,635 multi-story buildings that were without heat supply still remain without heat. This is almost 33% of Kyiv's housing stock, which is being reconnected for the second time after infrastructure damage.
Tina Karol responded to criticism regarding her new song, explaining that the composition's goal is to unite people and emphasize human warmth. She apologized for the "painful meme" that arose from her words.
The situation with water supply and heating on the left bank of Kyiv and Pechersk remains difficult. Ukrenergo has introduced emergency power outages in the capital.
President Zelenskyy received reports from negotiators after meetings in the US and Davos. Ukraine is ready to sign documents on security guarantees and reconstruction, particularly with America.
Ukraine has received an invitation to join the Peace Council initiated by Donald Trump. President Zelenskyy considers it difficult to be a member of it together with Russia and Belarus, which are enemies.
86,000 families in Kyiv region remain without electricity after the night shelling. As a result of the Russian attack, a 50-year-old man was killed, and 15 civilian infrastructure facilities were damaged.
After the night attack on Kyiv's energy facilities, 173,000 families remain without electricity. Energy workers have restored power to 162,000 homes; emergency shutdowns are ongoing.
As a result of the Russian attack, consumers in Kyiv and 6 regions are without power. The most difficult situation is in the capital region, where emergency blackouts are being applied.
The mayor of Dnipro appealed to the country's leadership with a call to stop lying about “national unity, invincibility, and reformatting of power. ”
Andriy Sybiha stated that the massive shelling of Ukraine on January 20 is a signal for world leaders in Davos. Thousands of homes in Kyiv remain without heating at -15°C.
President Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine had received the necessary missiles a day before the Russian attack involving over 300 drones, ballistic and cruise missiles, which significantly aided air defense. He emphasized the importance of continuous missile supplies for air defense systems and urged Ukrainian officials to remain in the country.
During the night, the enemy attacked Vinnytsia region, hitting a critical infrastructure facility. There were no casualties.
