Global oil prices are showing their first weekly decline in 2026. This is due to concerns about a crude oil surplus and ongoing negotiations between the US and Iran.
Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal announced that severe frosts would return to Ukraine next week. He urged services to accelerate repairs as much as possible and begin preparations for the next heating season.
Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal said that the power supply situation remains difficult. After the night missile attack, there is electricity for only 2-3 hours.
Ukraine's partners have announced a new defense support package worth $38 billion. The priority remains strengthening the air defense system and interceptor missiles.
Children from the Kyiv football academy "Lokomotyv", whose base was destroyed by Russian shelling, presented a ball to FIFA President Gianni Infantino. They are asking for support for Ukrainian children and for Russia not to be reinstated in international football.
On February 13, hourly power outage schedules and power limitations for industrial consumers will be applied throughout Ukraine. This is due to the consequences of Russian missile and drone attacks on the energy system.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the Minister of Defense must accelerate packages for Ukrainian air defense at the "Ramstein" meeting. This is a key task for Ukraine and all of Europe.
Thaws, temperature fluctuations, and the operation of hydraulic structures in February make reservoirs unpredictable and dangerous for Ukrainians. The ice may seem strong but can break under a person's weight and drag them underwater.
The Volgograd oil refinery, owned by Lukoil, has ceased operations after being hit by Ukrainian drones. Key equipment, which accounts for 40% of the plant's capacity, has been damaged.
Ukraine is counting on the announcement of new contributions from partners to strengthen its defense, particularly in the areas of air defense, drone provision, and ammunition. Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov emphasized the importance of strengthening sanctions against Russia.
Kherson CHP of Naftogaz Group has been under drone attacks for the second day in a row. It is currently impossible to assess the extent of the damage due to the constant threat of attacks.
After Russia's night attack, the restoration of CHP-5 will take up to one day, and CHP-6 - approximately two days. Positive temperatures allowed not to drain water from the system, speeding up the process.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov will present his vision for countering Russia to partners. He noted that Ukraine destroyed 35,000 Russians in December and 30,000 in January.
The head of the State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate, Oleh Korikov, stated that the situation at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is deteriorating, with four power outages recorded. Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha called on the world to stop Russia and impose sanctions against "Rosatom."
Ukrainian nuclear power plants are operating within the norms of nuclear and radiation safety. The radiation situation at the NPP sites is stable, and over 90% of capacity has been restored.
SBU drones struck the Ukhta oil refinery in the Komi Republic, located 1750 km from Ukraine's border. This is a new record for strike range; after the hits, a fire and heavy smoke were reported at the plant.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted to the IOC's disqualification of Vladyslav Heraskevych due to his "helmet of memory," stating that it is not about the principles of Olympism. He emphasized that sport does not mean oblivion, and the Olympic movement should help stop wars.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the strike on the Ukhta oil refinery in the Komi Republic, located 1750 km from Ukraine. After the attack, a fire broke out in the technological section and the visbreaking unit.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the hit on the GRAU arsenal in the Volgograd region, a defense enterprise in the Tambov region, and ammunition depots. The Volgograd oil refinery was also damaged after the attack on February 11.
NATO defense ministers will meet to discuss the implementation of the decisions of the Hague summit, including increasing defense spending and developing the defense-industrial base. A key topic will also be further support for Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the main target of Russia's night attack was energy generation and substations. He emphasized the need for interceptor missiles for enemy ballistic missiles.
As a result of a massive Russian attack, consumers in Odesa, Dnipro, Kharkiv, Kyiv regions and Kyiv were de-energized, and heat supply was disrupted. Due to bad weather, Zakarpattia region was left without electricity.
During the night, Russia deliberately attacked Ukraine's energy infrastructure. In Kyiv, heating has been stopped for another 2,600 buildings, 300,000 people in Odesa are without water, and 10,000 subscribers in Dnipro are without heat.
Vladyslav Heraskevych proposed that the IOC conclude the "Helmet of Memory" scandal by calling for the ban to be lifted and an apology issued. He also suggested providing electricity generators for Ukrainian sports facilities.
After a massive Russian attack overnight, 107,000 families in Kyiv were left without electricity. Emergency blackouts have been introduced in a number of regions.
Russian troops launched another attack on DTEK TPP on February 12, causing significant damage to equipment. This is the eleventh massive attack on the company's thermal power plants since October 2025.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council, stated that the actions of the Russians at the front indicate their readiness to fight until autumn. President Zelenskyy noted that the end of the war by summer depends on the United States.
Almost 2,600 Kyiv homes were left without heating after critical infrastructure was damaged. Utility workers are working to restore heat supply, while more than 1,100 homes are still without heating due to damage to the Darnytsia Thermal Power Plant.
Odesa and the region were attacked by drones overnight. Energy infrastructure was damaged in the Odesa district, and a market and supermarket were damaged in Odesa, injuring a man. A 9-story residential building was also affected.
Oil prices rose due to investor concerns about escalating tensions between the US and Iran. Brent futures rose to $69.67, and WTI to $64.92.