Russian occupiers struck the dam of the Pechenihy reservoir in Kharkiv Oblast on December 7, 2025. Traffic on the dam's roadway has been stopped.
Today, December 7, a fire broke out in the intensive care unit of a hospital in the Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv. The fire was extinguished over an area of 15 square meters, and 6 people were evacuated.
During the week, Russian troops launched over 1,600 attack drones, about 1,200 guided aerial bombs, and almost 70 missiles at Ukraine. President Zelenskyy reported damage in seven regions and casualties as a result of the strikes.
The elimination of the consequences of a massive combined attack by Russian troops continues in Kremenchuk. Fires at industrial and energy infrastructure facilities have been partially localized.
During the night, the Russian army attacked energy sector enterprises in Kremenchuk district, causing disruptions in heat and water supply. As a result of the attack, technical equipment was damaged, and fires broke out.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces destroyed 179 air targets, including ballistic and aeroballistic missiles, as well as attack drones, during a combined Russian attack on critical infrastructure facilities on the night of December 7. Hits by 65 attack UAVs were recorded at 14 locations, and the attack is ongoing.
On the night of December 7, the Russian army launched a combined attack on infrastructure facilities in Kremenchuk. In some areas of the city, there are interruptions in electricity, water, and heat supply.
French President Emmanuel Macron condemned Russia's massive strikes on Ukraine on December 6, emphasizing the need to pressure the aggressor for peace. He will meet with the leaders of Ukraine, Great Britain, and Germany on December 8 to discuss the situation and US mediation.
Part of Belgorod and its suburbs were left without electricity on the evening of December 6 due to a Russian aerial bomb falling on a substation. Governor Gladkov confirmed the outage and reported one injured person.
Moldova has appealed to Romania for emergency electricity assistance after massive Russian strikes on Ukraine's infrastructure. The company Moldelectrica urges citizens to consume electricity rationally to prevent overloads.
On December 7, hourly power outage schedules will be introduced throughout Ukraine from 00:00 to 23:59. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
In Kyiv Oblast, the consequences of Russian shelling in Bila Tserkva, Bucha, and Vyshhorod districts have been eliminated. Over a hundred rescuers and State Emergency Service aircraft were involved in extinguishing fires, and three people were injured.
Ukraine's nuclear power plants were forced to reduce generation capacity due to a massive Russian strike on energy infrastructure. Zaporizhzhia NPP temporarily remained without external power, the 750 kV line remains disconnected.
The IAEA team is checking the condition of the electrical substations that power the NPP after recent attacks on energy infrastructure. Experts also found damage to the protective arch structure over the destroyed fourth power unit of the ChNPP.
A massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure has led to emergency power outages in several regions. The established blackout schedules are currently not in effect, and energy workers are working to restore stable power supply.
On the night of December 6, Russian troops attacked Dnipro, burning down a warehouse of gauze, bandages, and tires. 114 rescuers and 35 units of State Emergency Service equipment are working at the scene, and aviation has been involved.
The Zaporizhzhia NPP, occupied by the Russians, was temporarily left without external power supply overnight, marking the 11th such incident since the start of the military conflict. After a half-hour outage, the ZNPP reconnected to the 330 kV power line, but the 750 kV line remained disconnected.
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.
