Electricity
As a result of a massive Russian attack on the night of December 6, large-scale fires broke out in warehouses in Lutsk, Dnipro, and Bila Tserkva. Rescuers engaged robotic systems and aviation to extinguish the blazes.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko reported the destruction of a railway junction station and two electric trains in Fastiv, Kyiv Oblast. Suburban service has already been restored, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs clarified that the enemy destroyed the railway station building.
On the night of December 6, Russia attacked 10 regions of Ukraine with drones and missiles, injuring at least 8 people. More than two dozen houses, energy facilities, the railway station in Fastiv, and warehouses were damaged.
President Zelenskyy reacted to Russia's massive attack on December 6, stating that Russians are launching missiles at peaceful cities on St. Nicholas Day to inflict pain on millions of Ukrainians. The strikes damaged civilian infrastructure, including the railway station in Fastiv, enterprises, and residential buildings in various regions.
The Ukrainian energy system suffered its eighth massive attack since the beginning of the year, which led to damage to energy facilities and an increase in the volume of forced restrictions on electricity consumption. Hourly blackouts and power limitation schedules for industry and business are in effect in all regions.
On the night of December 6, the Ukrainian Air Force shot down 615 out of 704 air targets, including 585 UAVs and 29 cruise missiles. Missile and 60 attack UAV hits were recorded at 29 locations, as well as debris falling at three locations.
On the night of December 6, Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on energy facilities in 8 regions. As a result of the attack, consumers in 6 regions were left without power, and energy workers are carrying out restoration work.
On the night of December 6, the enemy attacked Odesa region with attack drones, damaging an energy facility. Power and heat supply interruptions have been recorded, critical infrastructure has been switched to generators.
The New Safe Confinement at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, damaged by a drone in February, has lost its main safety functions, but there is no permanent damage to the supporting structures. The IAEA recommends further work to restore and modernize monitoring systems.
The National Commission for State Regulation in the Spheres of Energy and Public Utilities has decided to increase electricity transmission tariffs for 2026 in two stages. This applies to electricity transmission and dispatch control services of NPC "Ukrenergo", as well as electricity distribution tariffs.
The government has decided to change the mechanism for purchasing electricity to cover Ukrenergo's technological losses. This will allow electricity to be purchased at more predictable and often lower prices, which will lead to a slower increase in electricity transmission tariffs.
The Public Health Center reminds of food storage rules during power outages to avoid poisoning. Food is safe in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours, in a full freezer for 48 hours, and in a half-empty one for 24 hours.
On December 6, power outage schedules will be in effect in Ukraine, affecting 0. 5 to 2.5 queues. This is due to the consequences of previous Russian attacks on energy facilities.
Sweden will cease aid to Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Mozambique, Liberia, and Bolivia to increase support for Ukraine to 10 billion kronor by 2026.
In Chernihiv region at 14:12, due to a system failure in the network, 90% of subscribers were de-energized. Power engineers are working to restore electricity supply.
In the morning, six regions of Ukraine were switched to emergency power outages. This happened due to a night attack by the enemy on energy facilities, which caused damage to equipment and local blackouts.
Due to enemy shelling of energy infrastructure, as of this morning, consumers in Vinnytsia, Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, and Odesa regions remain without electricity. In all regions of Ukraine, hourly outage schedules and power limitations are applied from 00:00 to 23:59.
On December 5, hourly power outages will be in effect throughout Ukraine for household and industrial consumers. The restrictions will last from 00:00 to 23:59 due to the consequences of Russian attacks.
The National Energy and Utilities Regulatory Commission plans to consider increasing the tariff of NEC "Ukrenergo" for electricity transmission. The increase will be 14.6% for most users, and 19.2% for enterprises of "green" electrometallurgy.
On December 4, Russian occupiers shelled the Kherson perinatal center. Doctors were delivering babies during the strike, but no one was injured.
Germany is allocating an additional 100 million euros through the KfW Development Bank to restore Ukraine's damaged energy infrastructure. These funds will be directed to the Energy Support Fund for Ukraine, increasing Germany's total contribution to 550 million euros by the end of 2025.
Vitaliy Zaichenko, Chairman of the Board of NEC "Ukrenergo", reported signs of a reduction in the duration of power outages. Repair crews work around the clock, and after St. Nicholas Day, the situation is expected to improve.
Tesla registrations in Europe fell by 12. 3% in November, reaching about 17,000 cars. Excluding Norway, the decline was 36.3%, while in Norway sales increased by 175%.
French President Emmanuel Macron expressed hope that China would support a "winter" moratorium on strikes against critical infrastructure. This concerns Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy sector.
Due to shelling of the Kherson CHP by Russian occupiers, over 40,000 city residents were left without heat. The station suffered serious damage, and alternative heating methods are being sought, along with negotiations with partners to provide the population with heaters.
Google presented the most popular queries of Ukrainians in 2025. "Power outage schedule" became the leader, and "The Gorge" among films.
Over 110,000 consumers in Donetsk, Odesa, and Dnipropetrovsk regions remain without electricity due to Russian attacks on energy infrastructure. Throughout all regions of Ukraine, hourly power outage schedules are applied around the clock.
As a result of the night shelling of Odesa by Russian drones, a DTEK energy facility was damaged. More than 50,000 homes were left without electricity, and energy workers are working to restore it.
As a result of a drone attack on Odesa on the night of December 4, five people were injured. A fire broke out at an energy infrastructure facility, and an administrative building and high-rise buildings were damaged.
Great Britain and Norway will sign a defense agreement to create a joint naval fleet to track Russian submarines in the North Atlantic. This partnership is intended to protect critical underwater cables and enhance security in the region.