The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated funds for preparing energy facilities in frontline regions and Kyiv Oblast for winter. The funding will cover substations and generation systems.
The Pentagon has deployed A-10 attack aircraft and Apache helicopters to eliminate Iranian ships and drones. More than 120 IRGC ships have already been destroyed during the operation.
Ukrainian specialists are advising partners on countering drones and stabilizing the situation in the region. Zelenskyy instructed to assess participation in missions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Due to poor quality services, consumers were written off UAH 36. 4 million for January. In Kyiv, heating bills were not issued at all for billions of hryvnias.
Due to shelling of energy facilities, parts of four regions are without power. Throughout Ukraine, hourly power outage schedules will be in effect until 10:00 PM.
Iranian attacks on Qatar's gas processing plant have caused fuel shortages in Europe. EU leaders are calling for a moratorium on attacks on energy facilities.
Starting March 20, a compensation program for fuel purchases at over 20 gas station networks has been launched. The maximum payment amount is 1000 hryvnias per month.
Seven countries demand an end to attacks on ships and oil infrastructure. The US is preparing to deploy troops and request $200 billion for war.
European Council President António Costa welcomed Volodymyr Zelenskyy's decision to restore infrastructure damaged by Russia. Repairs will take a month and a half.
A drone attacked a Kuwaiti oil refinery for the second time, leading to the shutdown of part of the enterprise. Firefighters are extinguishing the fire, there are no casualties.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine notes the absence of condemnation from Budapest regarding the shelling of the oil pipeline. Hungary politicizes this issue and makes demands on Ukraine, which, according to Kyiv, is absurd.
The Slovak Prime Minister declared a state of emergency in oil supply. He accused Zelenskyy of interfering in the Hungarian election campaign.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated funds for school safety and vocational education modernization. By the end of the year, 500 educational institutions will receive alternative power sources.
Mykolaiv energy workers received special equipment from the IAEA for rapid accident detection. The assistance will help stabilize the system's operation after attacks.
The President of Lithuania calls for the 20th sanctions package to be adopted as soon as possible and for "Rosatom" and "Lukoil" to be included in the 21st. According to him, increased pressure is necessary to change Russia's behavior.
Donald Trump expected a much larger jump in oil prices and a worsening of the economy. Currently, Brent crude has risen to $115 per barrel.
Netanyahu stated that the operation at the South Pars field was carried out without US involvement. Donald Trump urged Israel to refrain from similar attacks in the future.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will discuss cooperation in economic security with Donald Trump. She presented proposals on energy and minerals.
Electricity restrictions are being introduced in all regions of Ukraine from 08:00 to 22:00. The reason for this is the consequences of Russian attacks on energy system facilities.
Iranian missiles hit Haifa oil refineries during a massive shelling. Rescue services report no casualties.
Oil loading in Saudi Arabia has resumed after personnel were evacuated due to a drone crash. Damage to the SAMREF plant is assessed as minimal.
Due to Iranian strikes, Qatar lost 17% of its LNG exports and $20 billion in revenue. Repairs will take up to five years, threatening gas supplies to Europe.
The European Council calls for restrictions on Russia's shadow fleet and banking system. Ukraine is expected to receive the first payment of a 90 billion euro loan in early April.
Ukraine and Moldova are jointly eliminating Dniester pollution with oil products after Russian attacks. The SBU has opened a case, and specialists are conducting constant monitoring.
The National Bank expects a higher inflation trajectory due to rising oil product prices amid the war in the Middle East. The regulator plans to stabilize the market.
Naftogaz presented to EU partners a plan for the reconstruction of the Brody station and an assessment of the damage. The European Union will provide financial and technical assistance for the repairs.
Saudi Arabia intercepted a missile over the port of Yanbu, and a drone attacked the Mina al-Ahmadi plant in Kuwait. Tehran has intensified strikes on the region's energy facilities.
Andriy Sybiha called for stronger sanctions and the arrest of Russia's shadow fleet due to the threat to Europe. The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine insists on the adoption of the 20th package of EU sanctions.
Yulia Svyrydenko presented a plan for regional energy resilience worth UAH 278 billion. Diplomats are to engage partners for the procurement of equipment and fuel.
Kaja Kallas called on EU leaders to unblock a 90 billion euro loan for Ukraine. Viktor Orbán is blocking aid over the issue of Russian oil supplies.
