Experts discovered damage to a metal hatch and drone debris near the sixth power unit. The radiation situation at the plant remains within normal limits.
The Defense Forces of the South have refuted Russian claims of an attack on the ZNPP transport shop. Ukraine does not strike nuclear facilities and adheres to the norms of international law.
The European Union is considering fixing the price limit on Russian oil due to rising fuel costs. These measures could be included in the 21st package of sanctions against the aggressor.
Over the week, the Russian Federation launched more than 2,300 drones and 1,500 aerial bombs at Ukraine. Zelenskyy announced the strengthening of air defense and the receipt of a new IRIS-T system.
The Defense Forces have refuted Russian claims of an alleged attack on the sixth power unit of the ZNPP. The occupiers are using the plant as a military base and a tool for blackmail.
Due to the energy crisis, Ukrainians are en masse exchanging apartments for houses. Autonomy and private land have become the top priorities in the real estate market.
Zelenskyy held a meeting on strengthening air defense, drone production, and energy support. Secret negotiations and new prisoner exchanges are being prepared.
In June, Ukraine celebrates Constitution Day and various professional holidays. Religious dates have shifted due to the transition to the Revised Julian calendar.
Shipping is recovering thanks to consultations with the US and news of a possible truce. A quarter of the previously blocked vessels have already left the region.
In the Poltava district, two people were injured by UAV debris. Residential buildings, an outpatient clinic, cars, and power lines were damaged.
The war with Iran has depleted US missile arsenals, and their recovery will take years. The shortage of Patriot and Tomahawk systems will persist until 2031.
The European Commission has unblocked €10 billion for Hungary for energy and transport. Prime Minister Péter Magyar negotiated the funds before the late August deadline.
Russian troops attacked Naftogaz facilities in the Kharkiv and Sumy regions, causing significant fires. A repeated strike was recorded at one of the facilities.
Starting July 2026, the addition of 5% bioethanol to gasoline will become mandatory. The Ministry of Economy assures that this will not change prices and does not pose a threat of grain shortages.
How to prepare an office for work during power outages.
Nearly 3,000 nuclear power plant employees practiced actions in the event of radiation accidents. Specialists from Energoatom, the State Emergency Service, and medical services were involved in the exercises.
In April, the average salary in regional state administrations reached 45. 1 thousand hryvnias. The total number of civil servants in Ukraine decreased to 165.8 thousand people.
Firewood sales volumes reached 1. 1 million cubic meters, which is twice the figures of 2023. The cost of fuel ranges from 950 to 1,400 hryvnias per cubic meter.
In seven regions of Ukraine, power outages have been recorded for some consumers as a result of shelling and bad weather. Power engineers are working around the clock, and no outage schedules are being applied today.
Orlen has entered into negotiations to purchase a stake in Ukrnafta to strengthen its position. The company already supplies approximately 1.5 million tons of petroleum products to Ukraine.
On the night of May 29, drones attacked fuel facilities in Yaroslavl. The governor confirmed the strikes and fires at the enterprises, reporting no casualties.
The ATESH movement recorded explosions in Donetsk and Mariupol during a drone attack. Power outages occurred in several cities due to strikes on energy infrastructure.
Explosions rang out in the Volgograd region overnight due to a massive drone attack. One of the drones struck a multi-story residential building.
Backup power has been provided for 69. 2% of the needs of water and heat supply facilities. 22.2 billion hryvnias have been allocated for the protection of critical infrastructure.
22. 1 billion UAH has been allocated for infrastructure protection, with works to be completed by June 1. An additional 3 billion UAH will be directed towards the purchase of 216 new modular boiler houses.
The European Commission predicts tension in the aviation fuel market due to the situation in the Strait of Hormuz. Currently, prices in the EU are rising without physical supply disruptions.
Aviation could become a driver of Ukraine's post-war economic development. Currently, the industry is facing pressure from the ESBU due to attempts to tax transport leasing as royalties.
The Council of the EU has approved the seventh payment of €2. 8 billion for Ukraine. The funds are being allocated for the implementation of reforms and the early execution of the modernization plan.
Residents of old prefabricated panel buildings and upper floors will suffer the most from the heat without electricity. It is advised to shade windows and ventilate homes only at night.
Putin failed to reach an agreement with China on the Power of Siberia-2 pipeline despite price reductions. The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine reports a drop in trade turnover and a lack of new investments.
