On the morning of January 15, an enemy drone crashed into a playground near the Stepan Bandera monument in Lviv. The blast wave shattered windows in nearby buildings, and a tractor driver sustained minor injuries.
The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine reports phishing emails with calls for payment and attached files. The agency does not send such emails and warns against opening attachments.
A Kyivteploenergo employee died in Kyiv while unloading a generator intended to provide heat to homes in the Obolonskyi district. The tragedy occurred in the evening amidst difficult weather conditions.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine with the Order of the "Golden Star" to four servicemen. These are soldiers Oleksandr Maretskyi, Serhiy Kotenko, junior sergeant Artem Rezonov, and senior lieutenant Oleksandr Khyzhniak.
The European Commission has approved Germany's plan to build new gas power plants by 2031. Germany has also received approval for a 12 billion euro aid package for industry.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy introduced a state of emergency in the energy sector on January 14 and established a headquarters in Kyiv. This signifies a threat to the energy system's operation due to electricity shortages.
Kyiv's critical infrastructure is supplied with electricity. The operation of water supply and heating systems remains under control.
The UN Security Council asked Secretary-General Guterres to provide monthly reports on Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. In response, Russia suggested the Council monitor the Caribbean, where the US is striking drug traffickers.
A tourist gas cylinder exploded in an apartment on the fifth floor in the city of Slavutych, Kyiv region. A 38-year-old man and a 52-year-old woman sustained thermal burns to their hands and head.
Dozens of commercial vessels have anchored outside Iranian ports due to rising tensions with the United States. This is a precautionary measure amid ongoing protests in Iran and potential airstrikes.
President Zelenskyy instructed to increase electricity imports and declare an emergency in the energy sector. The Cabinet of Ministers will simplify the connection of backup energy equipment to the grids.
Acting First Deputy Head of the Kyiv City State Administration Petro Panteleyev stated that there is a separate work plan for heating for each building in Kyiv. This allows the situation to be considered under control, despite the draining of water from heating systems.
President Zelenskyy stated that Kyiv was unprepared for Russian strikes and severe frosts. He emphasized the need for urgent correction of the situation and decision-making.
President Zelenskyy called for an increase in the number of "Invincibility Points" in Kyiv and a review of their operation. Proposals for education in emergency situations are also expected.
President Zelenskyy has instructed the government to review curfew regulations due to extremely cold weather. In Kyiv, the number of Invincibility Points will be increased, and existing ones will be checked.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the introduction of a state of emergency in Ukraine's energy sector. A headquarters has been established in Kyiv, and the First Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Energy has been appointed as the head of operations.
In Kyiv, heating has been stopped in 6,000 residential buildings due to damage to energy facilities. These are unprecedented measures, related to the merging of systems at low temperatures.
Five cogeneration units with a second level of protection have been installed in Kyiv. Two of them are already operational, while commissioning works are underway on the others. The total capacity of the units is 66 MW.
Oleh Popenko, head of the Union of Utility Service Consumers, spoke about the consequences of multi-apartment buildings freezing and the process of their restoration. Freezing affects heating and water supply networks, making the building uninhabitable and requiring extensive repair work.
A Russian oil tanker seized by the US in the Atlantic has arrived in UK territorial waters for resupply. The vessel was escorted by the US Coast Guard and renamed Marinera.
On January 15, scheduled power outages and power limitations for industrial consumers will be applied in all regions of Ukraine. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
A family of three in Kyiv's Desnianskyi district died from carbon monoxide poisoning caused by a generator. The device was operating on the balcony with the door to the room open.
NAC "Naftogaz of Ukraine" denied information about the introduction of gas supply restriction schedules in Khmelnytskyi region. The company stated that there are no restrictions and none are planned.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko stated that Ukraine has established fuel reserves, and operators have increased fuel imports. In Kyiv, retail chains operate on generators, and the State Emergency Service provides residential buildings with generators.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko convened the TEB and NS commission due to the difficult situation in the capital. About 400 multi-story buildings remain without heating, and power supply is carried out according to emergency schedules.
Asset sustainability integrates energy efficiency and waste reduction into operations to lower risks and improve cost efficiency. This approach aligns with ESG requirements and strengthens competitive advantage.
The Verkhovna Rada supported the appointment of Dmytro Natalukha as head of the State Property Fund of Ukraine. Roman Kravets may replace him in the Verkhovna Rada.
The Verkhovna Rada appointed Denys Shmyhal as First Vice Prime Minister – Minister of Energy on the second attempt. 248 people's deputies voted for this decision.
Emergency power outages continue in Kyiv: 3 hours with light, up to 10 without. The power system is operating under emergency conditions, and the duration of outages may change.
The Cabinet of Ministers has instructed the Ministry of Health and the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection to control drug prices. Fines are provided for markup violations, and reports will be submitted weekly.
