Due to a shortage of polar diesel, the vessel SA Agulhas II has not departed from Cape Town. Only nine days of fuel remain at the Marion Island base.
No electricity consumption restrictions are planned for Sunday, May 10. Ukrainians are asked to limit the use of powerful appliances from 18:00 to 22:00.
A person died suddenly near the Politekhnichnyi Instytut metro station. Due to the tragedy, the metro administration will review algorithms for defibrillator use and inter-service coordination.
In April, 711 MW of energy capacity was restored and 1,500 tons of aid were received. Japan and the UNDP will provide 73 transformers for stable grid operation.
The RF is massively attacking small substations with domestically produced drones instead of large facilities. This significantly destabilized Ukraine's energy system during the winter.
Yurii Ihnat stated there is a shortage of air defense missiles due to intensive shelling. Currently, Patriot and NASAMS launchers remain half-empty.
During the first four months of 2026, imports of goods totaled $32. 2 billion, while exports reached $13.9 billion. Ukraine's trade deficit increased by 59.1 percent.
The NBU forecasts a decrease in fuel prices in the coming weeks under favorable conditions. In April, annual inflation in Ukraine accelerated to 8.6%.
The war in the Middle East will add up to 3% to inflation and slow down Ukraine's GDP. The NBU is ready to tighten monetary conditions to maintain stability.
Network restrictions have been introduced in the Odesa region; parts of five regions are without power due to shelling and bad weather. Power engineers are working to restore the supply.
The SBU has recorded 596 strikes on Ukraine's energy system since the start of the war. Due to systematic shelling, the country lost up to 60% of its gas production.
The President discussed the protection of infrastructure and energy sectors ahead of winter. All regional resilience plans must be implemented before the start of the heating season.
In the Dnipropetrovsk region, an enemy FPV drone struck a vehicle belonging to a DTEK crew that was en route to perform repairs. No people were injured, but the vehicle was destroyed.
Energy consumption is increasing due to the heat and air conditioning, but no rolling blackouts are planned. Shelling has cut off power for some residents in five regions of Ukraine.
The government has allocated 242 million UAH for additional payments to 12,000 energy and railway workers. Each specialist will receive 20,000 UAH for their work in March.
In May, airlines canceled 13,000 flights due to fuel prices jumping to $1,838. The largest reductions were recorded in Istanbul and Munich.
GTSOU and GAZ-SYSTEM will hold an auction to increase gas import capacities from Poland. The project envisages supplies of up to 10.2 million cubic meters per day.
The Foreign Intelligence Service stated that Belarus is shifting to an austerity regime due to the Russian Federation's financial problems. The authorities are already cutting spending on healthcare and regional projects.
Due to shelling, some consumers in three regions are without electricity. No restrictions are forecasted, but the public is asked to conserve electricity during evening hours.
Iran has launched an electronic permit system for vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Carriers are now required to obtain transit authorization through the PGSA.
The Government of Kazakhstan plans to stop importing electricity from the Russian Federation in 2027 thanks to new capacities. The country continues its course towards reducing dependence.
Zelenskyy discussed diplomacy in the Middle East and condemned Iran's strikes on the UAE. Ukraine is preparing new security solutions for Bahrain and the Gulf countries.
Schools and universities will receive autonomous power sources to operate during blackouts. Universities must develop projects to attract donor funding.
Gazprom declared a profit thanks to accounting adjustments and rising prices for Russians. Export revenues are falling due to new European Union sanctions.
Due to enemy attacks, some residents in four regions are without electricity, and there are fatalities at gas facilities. No power outage schedules are forecasted for today.
The Russian Federation attacked energy facilities in five regions, killing four people in the Poltava region. Zelenskyy promises a mirror response for the shelling of infrastructure.
Russian drones attacked the railway in three regions, damaging railcars and an electric locomotive. Thanks to timely evacuation to shelters, no employees were injured.
Iran attacked an oil facility in the UAE with drones, causing a large fire and injuring three people. This is the largest escalation since the truce between the US and Iran.
Valdis Dombrovskis stated that the EU economy is slowing down and inflation is rising. New forecasts will depend on the conflict and energy prices.
The European Commission is blocking funding for Huawei solar inverters due to risks to energy grids. The ban also applies to manufacturers from the Russian Federation, Iran, and the DPRK.
