Energy
In the Kharkiv and Zhytomyr regions, enemy drones damaged gas production and manufacturing assets. There are no casualties; a fire broke out at one of the facilities.
The government approved Yuriy Boyko, Mykola Brusenko, and Yehor Perelyhin to Ukrenergo, and Anton Bendyk to the GTSOU. A new competition for Ukrhydroenergo has also been announced.
The Cabinet of Ministers is preparing mechanisms to stabilize settlements in the energy market and attract funds from international financial organizations. District heating companies and water utilities will receive a new system for service payments.
On May 13, Zakarpattia suffered the most massive drone attack since the beginning of the war. There are hits on critical infrastructure facilities, but no casualties have been reported.
Occupiers struck energy and industrial sectors in Lviv region, damaging a residential building. Over 10,000 subscribers were left without electricity.
Due to a Ukrainian drone attack on May 7, a fire broke out at the plant and equipment was damaged. The operation of three oil refining units was suspended.
Emergency power outages have been introduced in the Kolomyia district of the Ivano-Frankivsk region. Specialists are already working on restoring the power supply.
Due to shelling and severe weather, consumers in seven regions of Ukraine have been de-energized. A fire was extinguished in the Chernobyl zone; the radiation background remains within normal limits.
Heathrow, Charles de Gaulle, and Frankfurt are among the world's top ten polluters. Dubai International Airport was recognized as the most environmentally hazardous.
Due to shelling, residents of five regions are without electricity, and two energy workers were killed in the Donetsk region. A fire is being extinguished in the Chernobyl zone; radiation levels remain normal.
The construction of a key protective structure for the power units has been completed at the Rivne NPP. The facility has already been erected and is currently undergoing the certification procedure.
Former Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak has been served with a notice of suspicion regarding money laundering. The Office of the President considers any assessments premature due to ongoing investigative actions.
Trump will likely ask Xi Jinping to influence Iran for the sake of the Strait of Hormuz. A war against Iran threatens China's energy sector and the stability of relations between the countries.
Zelenskyy discussed protection against Iranian attacks and energy with the President of the UAE. The Emirates continue to assist Ukraine with the return of prisoners of war.
The oil market will lose 100 million barrels every week due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Aramco predicts demand growth only after the resumption of shipping.
Efforts to extinguish the fire in the Chernobyl zone are ongoing, but radiation levels do not exceed the norm. No power outage schedules will be applied today.
Magyar's government will continue purchasing energy from the Russian Federation despite EU embargo plans. Budapest seeks diversification without a complete abandonment of Russian supplies.
Sybiha noted new dynamics on Ukraine's path to the EU following the elections in Hungary. The unblocked 90 billion loan will be used for drones and winter preparations.
British PM Keir Starmer plans to restore relations with Europe amid efforts to save the government. More than 30 MPs are demanding his resignation following the elections.
The Central Bank of the Russian Federation is asking China to reinsure gas supplies due to a lack of its own resources. Beijing is gaining control over the logistics and terms of fuel exports.
Pakistan has reached an agreement with Iran on the transit of Qatari LNG through the Strait of Hormuz. The first vessel has already delivered fuel to meet urgent demand.
In Brussels, EU Foreign Ministers will discuss aid to Ukraine and new sanctions against the Russian Federation. The agenda also includes the situation in the Middle East and security.
Narendra Modi urged citizens to save fuel and refrain from traveling abroad due to global prices. He also asked to reduce gold purchases.
Trump will discuss China's support for Iran and the creation of a new trade council in Beijing. Agreements on the purchase of American goods and energy are expected.
A commercial vessel was attacked in Qatari waters, causing a fire on board. There were no casualties; the ship has arrived at port, and an official investigation is underway.
The New Moon on May 16 will trigger large-scale changes in Ukraine's government and economy. The astrologer predicts a period of powerful ideas and possible personnel reshuffles.
The tanker Mercury is loading gas from the sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project. Russia is expanding its shadow fleet to export fuel to Asia, bypassing US sanctions.
Tehran approved the vessel's passage to Pakistan to build confidence with mediators. This is the first voyage of a Qatari LNG tanker through the strait since the start of the conflict.
Due to a shortage of polar diesel, the vessel SA Agulhas II has not departed from Cape Town. Only nine days of fuel remain at the Marion Island base.
The US and Iran have made no progress in negotiations to end the war. A Qatari tanker has begun its passage through the Strait of Hormuz for the first time since the conflict began.