India is diversifying its energy sources to ensure energy security, said Trade Minister Piyush Goyal. This comes after the US said New Delhi would stop buying Russian oil.
In Odesa, the number of people injured in Russia's massive night drone attack has increased to 5. Four received assistance on the spot, one sought help independently, and all are in satisfactory condition.
As a result of hostilities and shelling of energy infrastructure, consumers in six regions are without power. In Odesa region, 16 settlements are without electricity due to bad weather.
SBU counterintelligence detained an agent of Russian military intelligence in Dnipro, who involved his underage son in adjusting enemy strikes. The 63-year-old driving school security guard collected data on defense industry facilities and concentrations of Ukrainian defenders.
DTEK announced the return of Kyiv's Left Bank to temporary power outage schedules. After massive Russian attacks, electricity was restored to 100,000 families.
Ukrzaliznytsia has updated information regarding train movements, indicating increased risks in the Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia directions due to the threat of missile and drone attacks. Bus detours and transfers have been organized in these areas to ensure passenger safety.
Another round of talks on Ukraine, mediated by the US, is planned in Abu Dhabi. Experts hope that the results will show the seriousness of the Kremlin's intentions, despite renewed attacks on Ukraine.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called recent Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy sector particularly brutal and insidious during a conversation with US President Donald Trump. He noted that the temperature had dropped below -20 °C.
This morning, several regions of Ukraine were switched to emergency power outages. In Sumy region, there is a large-scale blackout due to Russian military aggression, and in Chernihiv region, due to an accident on the line.
Odesa region suffered a massive drone attack, damaging a critical infrastructure facility and residential buildings. Four people were rescued in Odesa, and one person was injured.
On the night of February 4, Russian drones attacked the Dnipropetrovsk region, killing two civilians and injuring two more. In the Synelnykove district, a house was destroyed, and infrastructure and power lines were damaged.
Global oil prices are rising due to an Iranian drone shot down by a US fighter jet and a record reduction in US crude oil inventories. This raises concerns about possible supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.
The US Treasury Department has authorized the sale of diluents to Venezuela, which is key to its oil sector. This decision allows American companies to process payments and contributes to the restoration of Venezuela's oil industry.
NASA's Artemis II mission has been postponed until March due to a hydrogen fuel leak during a dress rehearsal. This malfunction occurred during the fueling of the Space Launch System rocket.
US President Donald Trump said that the "energy truce" between Russia and Ukraine lasted from Sunday to Sunday and Putin kept his word.
On February 1, Russia attacked a civilian bus transporting DTEK miners. 12 civilians died, 9 of them DTEK employees.
In Kyiv, 1142 apartment buildings remain without heating, with the most difficult situation in the Darnytskyi and Dniprovskyi districts. Additional brigades and specialists have been engaged to eliminate the breakdowns, and Invincibility Points have been deployed.
White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said that Donald Trump is not surprised by Russia's attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. According to her, the war began due to Joe Biden's weakness.
The Darnytsia CHP, which produced heat, was severely damaged by Russia's night attack. Restoration will take a significant amount of time, the situation in the energy system is difficult.
President Zelenskyy states that Ukraine awaits the US reaction to Russian strikes. Russia responded with a record number of ballistic missiles to America's request to cease attacks.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko discussed urgent assistance for the energy sector's recovery with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte through the EADRCC mechanism. Equipment from partners will help restore networks and gas infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks.
On February 4, hourly shutdown schedules and power limitations will be applied in all regions of Ukraine. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
On the first day, entrepreneurs submitted 2,700 applications for "Energy Assistance for Sole Proprietors," with another 9,000 applications in the process of being processed. Sole proprietors of groups 2-3 can receive up to 15,000 hryvnias for generators and electricity.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte inspected one of Kyiv's thermal power plants, which was attacked by Russia overnight. Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal emphasized the importance of strengthening the protection of energy facilities and timely delivery of weapons.
US Senator Lindsey Graham urged Donald Trump to start supplying Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles after a massive Russian attack.
The city of Kharkiv has almost UAH 20 billion in debts due to the difference in tariffs for heat and water supply. This is equivalent to the city's annual budget, which poses a threat to the heating season.
The total debt for consumed gas exceeds 100 billion hryvnias, with more than half of the amount accumulated during the war.
Ukraine is initiating changes to the IAEA Statute to strip the state that violates nuclear safety of its governing rights. Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha instructed to submit proposals to the IAEA Secretariat.
Despite pressure, Russian oil supplies remain stable. China has become the largest buyer, increasing purchases, while India has reduced them to their lowest level in over three years.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia violated its promise not to shell Ukraine's energy infrastructure. This occurred after the US requested a week-long halt to the strikes.
