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Estonia established the involvement of Russian special services in the arson attack on Milrem on August 15. Tallinn summoned Russia’s chargé d’affaires.
The Russian Federation’s overnight strikes damaged infrastructure in Kyiv, Odesa region and eight other regions. A woman was killed in Kyiv, and 24 people were injured.
Due to shelling, some consumers in five regions were left without electricity. No restrictions on electricity supply are forecast for September 29.
Russia attacked Ukraine throughout the night and morning: two people were killed in the Kyiv region, and dozens were wounded. In Kharkiv, many people were injured, including nine children.
The European Commission is calling on EU countries to reduce energy consumption due to high prices and limited supply. Gas storage facilities are 68% full.
Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi guaranteed that pensions and the salaries of medical workers and teachers would be paid on time. Non-critical expenditures may be suspended until assistance from partners arrives.
Ukraine is planning a meeting with the United States and Russia in October. They will discuss ending the war, strikes on energy infrastructure, and shipping security.
The storm caused power outages, flooding, and the cancellation of more than 200 flights. The bad weather will continue for several more days.
The Ministry of Education and Science recommends that educational institutions maintain resource reserves, backup power, and shelters ready for use for 48 hours. Schools and universities are switching to adaptive formats.
Following the strike on the Protasov business center, some FAUST subscribers lost internet access due to problems at the Cosmonova data center. The extent of the outage and the restoration timeline are unknown.
In Odesa, a Russian drone attacked a DTEK energy workers' vehicle: one man was killed and another injured. The strikes damaged infrastructure in Odesa region.
Ukraine is preparing for various winter scenarios, having secured more than $2. 1 billion in support for the energy sector. Shmyhal said Kyiv is ready for a comprehensive truce.
Ukrainian special services obtained Russian documents on winter strikes against heating, water and power generation facilities. Separate plans were prepared for Kyiv, Odesa and Kharkiv.
Consumers will not have to pay for disconnection if the debt is below half the subsistence minimum or if the procedure was violated. The new prices will take effect on October 1, 2026.
Consumers in eight regions have been left without power due to shelling. Bad weather has left more than 600 settlements without electricity; no restrictions are forecast.
Zelenskyy said that new Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy and heating infrastructure would make the winter painful for Russia as well. He called for de-escalation.
Jean-Noël Barrot told the UN that Russia is using the cold and shortages of basic necessities against civilians. France called for a ceasefire.
Zelenskyy announced a drone agreement with Finland and a security agreement with Australia. Canberra will also provide Ukraine with $60 million in aid.
Sumy region will receive UAH 107 million to restore a facility that provides heat to nearly 160,000 households. Kherson region will receive UAH 50 million for protection of eight facilities.
Enemy shelling damaged a data center in the capital, providers Pavutyna and UTELS reported. Specialists are restoring communications and network equipment.
Ukraine proposed an energy truce and called for China to be involved in pressuring Russia. Zelenskyy is also asking for Patriot missiles and a trilateral meeting.
A fire covering an area of 90 sq. m damaged equipment at the Neryungri State District Power Plant in Yakutia. The cause of the fire is being established; no external impact was recorded.
Zelenskyy and British Prime Minister Andy Burnham discussed air defense, winter, energy, and sanctions. Intelligence reported that Russia was preparing an attack.
The United States will convey to Russia a proposal for a mutual cessation of strikes on energy infrastructure. There were no unilateral demands on Ukraine.
The Parliament of Moldova approved a 60-day state of emergency in the energy and water supply sectors. The decision will enter into force on September 26.
In Moldova, a shortage of 229 MWh is forecast from 5:00 p. m. to 9:00 p.m. Energocom urged people to conserve electricity during peak loads.
Due to Russian attacks and bad weather, consumers in seven regions were left without electricity. Morning electricity consumption increased by 4.5%.
As a result of the nighttime attack on Kyiv and 13 regions, four people were killed and 11 injured. Businesses, warehouses, the railway, and energy infrastructure were damaged.
A-95 gasoline costs UAH 93. 33, while diesel costs UAH 98.55 per liter. An expert predicts high, volatile prices and a risk of diesel becoming more expensive.
Türkiye initiated an agreement to align AI development with climate goals. It also proposed increasing the share of electricity\r\nto 35% by 2035.