Electricity
On November 22, electricity consumption restrictions will be applied throughout Ukraine due to Russian attacks. Outages will last around the clock, affecting 1 to 3.5 queues of consumers.
The athlete, who holds a Russian passport but competed for Ukraine, received 19 years in prison and a fine of 1 million rubles. She is accused of "treason" in favor of Ukraine.
The heating season continues in all regions of Ukraine, 96% of the housing stock is connected to centralized heating. Almost 98% of boiler houses and over 98% of social infrastructure facilities are operating.
The Ministry of Energy denied Ukraine's electricity exports, explaining that production is entirely for domestic consumption. Damage to thermal and hydroelectric power plants by enemy attacks has reduced production capacity, so exports are not carried out.
Kramatorsk and Druzhkivka in Donetsk Oblast are without power due to an emergency situation. Invincibility points operate at their usual addresses.
As a result of new Russian attacks, some residents of Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions were left without electricity. Due to bad weather, there are power outages in Mykolaiv region, and blackout schedules are in effect 24/7 in all regions of Ukraine.
Axios has published US President Donald Trump's 28-point plan for peace in Ukraine. The document provides for territorial concessions, security guarantees, and economic components.
The European Union has announced a new €17 million call for proposals under the Ukraine Facility to support civil society in Ukraine. The call includes five thematic areas, and civil society organizations from all over Ukraine are eligible to participate.
MP Nagornyak stated that Ukrainian water utilities are in a critical financial state. This could lead to their disconnection from the power grid and the cessation of water supply in large cities.
Emergency power outages, which were in effect in most regions, have been canceled in Ukraine. Hourly blackout schedules remain in effect.
On November 21, power outage schedules will be in effect in most regions of Ukraine. The restrictions, which will last from 00:00 to 23:59, will affect 2.5 to 4 queues of consumers, as well as industrial facilities.
Ukrainian nuclear power plants temporarily reduce capacity after Russian attacks for safety reasons and due to infrastructure damage. These are preventive measures to avoid severe consequences when high-voltage lines are disconnected.
Emergency power outages have been introduced in most regions of Ukraine. This is due to the consequences of massive Russian attacks on the energy system and a difficult situation.
On November 20, emergency power outages were implemented in Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Odesa, Kyiv, Sumy, Poltava, Cherkasy, and Kirovohrad regions. The reason is the situation in the energy system after massive missile and drone attacks.
The 2026 BMW iX3 electric crossover, the first representative of the Neue Klasse, traveled over 1000 km from Debrecen to Munich without recharging. The BMW team arrived in Munich with over 20 km of range remaining, proving the real capabilities of the electric vehicle.
In Kyiv, on Kudryavsky Uzviz, a charging station explosion caused a fire in an apartment on the 4th floor. Rescuers saved two people, including a child, from a neighboring apartment.
Despite closed skies and war, Ukrainian aircraft manufacturing remains one of the largest donors to the state budget: every hryvnia of tax benefits returns to the state in 2. 5–3 times the amount. The industry not only generates billions in revenue but also maintains tens of thousands of jobs and critical defense technologies, which is why the state needs to restore tax preferences for the industry.
According to Denys Shmyhal, these drones will allow Ukrainian military personnel to more effectively counter Russian drones.
Search and rescue operations continue in Ternopil after a massive Russian attack; 18 people are considered missing. 26 people have died, including three children, and over 230 injured have sought assistance.
This was observed almost all over Ukraine. The reason is power outages due to massive Russian attacks. However, Kyivstar has reserved 99% of its home internet network for up to 12 hours of autonomous operation in case of prolonged blackouts.
Three Ukrainian NPPs lost connection to high-voltage power lines after a massive Russian attack on November 19. Four of the nine reactors reduced their power output due to grid destabilization.
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, predicts that Ukraine will withstand the winter season of trials despite the tense situation at the front and in the energy sector. He emphasized that winter may be difficult, but the country will survive it.
The European Commission has allocated 600 million euros for the expansion of infrastructure for electric vehicles and alternative fuels in the EU. The funds will go to 70 projects in road, maritime, air and inland waterway transport.
Russia launched new attacks on energy infrastructure in Chernihiv, Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kharkiv regions. Power outage schedules are in effect 24/7 in all regions of Ukraine.
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, stated that Ukraine's strikes on Russia's energy sector are a symmetrical response that affects Russia's export capabilities. He noted that the effect of these actions has no time limits and has already been reflected in the price of gasoline and Russia's export revenues, but it will not lead to a quick end to the war.
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, stated that the current winter will likely be the most difficult for Ukraine, but the country will survive it. He noted that the Russians were counting on the maximum impact of strikes on energy infrastructure on society and Western partners.
Trump's special envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, has announced his intention to step down in January. His departure means the loss of one of the few consistent supporters of Ukraine in the current Trump administration.
The US is considering acquiring and state-owning up to 10 large nuclear reactors, using part of Japan's $550 billion funding. Japan is ready to invest up to $80 billion in Westinghouse reactors and over $300 billion in American energy projects.
The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a multi-billion dollar civilian nuclear energy agreement. This happened during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to Washington.
A large-scale reconstruction of the Darb al-Labbana district under the Saladin Citadel is underway in Cairo. Restorers are restoring buildings, preserving historical facades and street plans, and integrating modern communications.