During the night, the enemy attacked the energy infrastructure of Odesa region, causing damage and a fire. There are no dead or injured, the fire has been extinguished.
A blackout occurred in Mariupol on January 16 after a drone strike on the Azovska substation. Most of the city was left without electricity and heating, and power problems also affected nearby settlements.
The IAEA Director General confirmed the agreement of Ukraine and Russia on a local truce to restore the power line to the ZNPP. This will allow the restoration of the last backup line, which failed on January 2.
On the night of January 17, a fire broke out at the PS 220 kV "Oka" No. 400 power substation in Serpukhov, Moscow region. Part of the city and surrounding settlements were left without electricity.
Trump is ready to resume the US role as a mediator in the conflict between Egypt and Ethiopia over the distribution of Nile waters. He seeks to reach an agreement that will prevent military confrontation, providing water for Egypt and electricity for Ethiopia.
The Trump administration has developed a plan to increase power generation for AI data centers. Tech giants will be able to participate in an emergency auction to build infrastructure.
The REDMI Note 15 series is designed for users who value a smartphone that works stably regardless of circumstances. All models in the line are built on the concept of "REDMI Titan Reliability" – a comprehensive approach to durability that includes a reinforced body structure, increased drop resistance, and protection against water and dust.
Uklon and Bolt companies are resuming 24/7 operations in Kyiv starting January 17, having coordinated this with the city authorities. This will allow residents to reach important facilities during curfew hours.
In Kyiv, 67 high-rise buildings remain without heating after the massive attack on January 9. Utility workers and energy specialists are working to restore infrastructure amid emergency blackouts.
The NEURC has set the maximum electricity price cap on the day-ahead market and the intraday market at UAH 15,000/MWh. The changes will be in effect from January 18 to March 31, 2025.
Ukrzaliznytsia is dimming external lighting at railway stations in Lviv, Dnipro, Odesa, Kyiv, and Kharkiv to save electricity. Invincibility Points continue to operate as usual.
The new Minister of Energy, Denys Shmyhal, presented anti-crisis measures to overcome the consequences of blackouts. Experts assess these decisions as quick managerial gestures that do not solve systemic problems.
Germany is providing Ukraine with an additional aid package of 60 million euros. The funds will be used for winter and energy support, strengthening heating systems.
President Zelenskyy met with David Lammy, discussing Ukraine's protection against Russian missile strikes on its energy infrastructure. The situation at the front and sanctions policy were also discussed.
China has stopped importing electricity from Russia due to high prices for Russian electricity. The Russian Ministry of Energy noted that supplies could resume at Beijing's request.
President Zelenskyy met with Oleksandr Kubrakov to discuss the emergency energy situation in Ukrainian cities and communities. They also discussed cooperation with partners to strengthen Ukraine's resilience and infrastructure development.
On January 17, hourly power outage schedules and power restrictions for industry will be in effect throughout Ukraine. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
President Zelenskyy expects that the energy "Ramstein" will become a platform for agreements on the continued transfer of air defense systems and missiles to Ukraine. He emphasized the need for constant supplies to protect energy infrastructure.
From January 16, the use of electricity for outdoor lighting will be restricted in Kyiv. This decision was made by the City Defense Council due to the difficult situation in the energy system.
Ukraine and the United Kingdom will jointly produce a thousand Octopus interceptor drones monthly starting from February 2026. These drones are designed to destroy Shahed-type attack UAVs.
Great Britain will provide Ukraine with additional energy support totaling over 1 billion hryvnias, said Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha.
The government has allowed regions to implement flexible curfew rules during an energy emergency. Kyiv may be the first city where these changes are introduced.
After the shelling on January 10, 51. 5 thousand homes on the left bank of the Dnipro have electricity again. Energy workers ask to use electricity sparingly due to temporary power supply schemes.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine's electricity deficit is 7 GW, or almost 40%. He emphasized the daily restoration of the energy system and increased imports.
About 100 high-rise buildings in Kyiv are still without heating after the massive attack on January 9. Utility workers are repairing the infrastructure around the clock, but the energy supply situation remains difficult.
Operators of line 112 recorded over 4,000 calls from all regions regarding problems with heating and electricity. These reports are already being processed by the relevant services.
President Zelenskyy stated that until the morning of January 16, Ukraine did not have missiles for some Western air defense systems. Today, Ukraine received a "serious" aid package, which includes missiles for various systems.
50 mobile kitchens with hot food are starting to operate in Kyiv in areas with a difficult situation. The curfew near the Invincibility Points is also being relaxed.
Almost all substations in Ukraine are equipped with second-level protection, which can withstand up to 20 hits from "Shaheds" and missiles. The cost of such protection is less than the price of one Patriot missile.
Additional generation sources are heading to Kyiv to provide heat and electricity. There are also agreements on additional cogeneration units for the capital.
