During the night, Russia attacked the energy infrastructure of the Dnipropetrovsk region, which led to significant power outages. In the Odesa region, network restrictions continue, and in the Kyiv and Zakarpattia regions, there are power outages due to bad weather.
He emphasized that communities had time to prepare for the new requirements for priority electricity supply. He also reminded that back in 2024, the Cabinet of Ministers amended the resolution on the list of objects that have guaranteed priority electricity supply.
Given the events in Lviv, the relevant authorities will conduct checks on the facts of possible violations of the Government's decision.
In Lviv, since the night of January 6-7, some hospitals and all communal electric transport have been disconnected from electricity. This happened due to the government's change in approach to determining the criticality of enterprises.
Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha held talks with the newly appointed Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka on January 6. The parties agreed to strengthen political dialogue and discussed defense cooperation.
Patrol police officers gave advice to drivers and pedestrians on safe behavior on the road during fog. It is recommended to be attentive, refrain from risky maneuvers, and use reflective elements.
On January 7, hourly shutdown schedules and power limitations for industrial consumers will be in effect throughout Ukraine. This is due to the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has amended the procedure for conducting electronic auctions, which will allow NEC "Ukrenergo" to buy electricity from NNEGC "Energoatom" at a forecasted price. This is aimed at reducing costs in the electricity transmission tariff for industry and curbing its growth.
As a result of new Russian attacks, consumers in Kharkiv and Donetsk regions were left without power. Restoration work continues in Slavutych and Odesa region after Russian strikes on energy infrastructure.
On the morning of January 6, emergency power outages were introduced in Sumy, Poltava, and Kharkiv regions due to damage to the power system. Slavutych in Kyiv region is partially powered after the Russian attack, and outage schedules are not in effect.
Dniprovskyi, Desnianskyi, and Darnytskyi districts of Kyiv are returning to their power outage schedules. Emergency outages were introduced after the massive shelling of the capital on December 27.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia does not take diplomatic efforts seriously, striking civilian targets. Russia is prolonging the war, trying to inflict as much damage as possible on Ukraine.
On January 6, hourly power outage schedules and power limitations for industrial consumers will be in effect in all regions of Ukraine. The reason is the consequences of Russian missile and drone attacks on energy facilities.
Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported five targeted missile strikes on the city's energy infrastructure. Very significant damage has been recorded.
As a result of Russia's night attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, Slavutych was de-energized, as well as consumers in Chernihiv, Kharkiv, and Donetsk regions. An attack on a generating facility in Donetsk region was recorded, and power outage schedules are ongoing.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated the need for assistance from partners after Russia's night attack on a hospital in Kyiv, which resulted in one death and damage to the inpatient facility. He emphasized that Ukraine needs air defense, funds for interceptor drones, and equipment for energy, and announced work with European and American partners.
On the night of January 5, Russian troops attacked Kharkiv, Poltava, and the energy infrastructure of the Kyiv region with drones. Slavutych Mayor Yuriy Fomichev confirmed strikes on the city's energy facilities; the extent of the damage is being assessed.
Tomorrow, January 5, hourly blackout schedules and power restrictions for industrial consumers will be applied in most regions of Ukraine. These are the consequences of Russian missile and drone attacks on energy facilities.
Electricity supply has been restored in Mykolaiv Oblast, but over 6,000 subscribers in Mykolaiv district remain without power after the night shelling. Energy workers continue to work on eliminating the consequences of enemy shelling that led to temporary outages.
On January 3, scheduled power outages and power restrictions for industrial consumers will be applied in most regions of Ukraine. These are the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
In early January 2026, the capacity for electricity imports from the EU to Ukraine-Moldova increased to 2450 MW. This was the result of cooperation between transmission system operators and increases the resilience of Ukraine's energy system.
Russia attacked energy infrastructure in Mykolaiv and Zaporizhzhia regions. In Odesa region, more than 11,000 consumers remain without electricity after previous attacks.
On January 2, hourly power outage schedules will be applied in most regions of Ukraine. This is due to the consequences of Russian missile and drone attacks on energy facilities.
The index of business activity expectations of Ukrainian businesses in December 2025 was 49. 2 points, which is the highest indicator for December in the entire history of observations. Economic activity was constrained by the deteriorating security situation and power outages, while stable consumer demand and international aid were positive factors.
Ukraine has strengthened its air defense by receiving two more Patriot systems thanks to agreements with Germany. These systems are capable of destroying aircraft, cruise and ballistic missiles, including hypersonic ones, at a distance of up to 160 km and an altitude of up to 24 km.
Russia continued its attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure on New Year's Eve, leading to power outages in the Volyn, Odesa, and Chernihiv regions. Power outage schedules are being applied in all regions to stabilize the energy system.
Enemy UAVs attacked critical infrastructure facilities in Volyn, causing fires in Lutsk and Kovel districts. Over 100,000 subscribers are without power, and there is no information about casualties.
All regions of Ukraine will face hourly power outages and power restrictions for industry on January 1. This is a consequence of Russian attacks on energy infrastructure, and the situation may change.
In 2025, Ukraine's energy system was supplemented with 423 MW of new balancing capacity thanks to Ukrenergo's special auctions. The largest share is accounted for by energy storage facilities (398 MW) and gas piston units (25 MW).
In 2025, Russians used over 60,000 guided aerial bombs, about 2,400 missiles, and over 100,000 drones. Air raid alerts sounded at least 19,033 times across Ukraine.
