Energy
Following the meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, Zelenskyy reported on military and energy assistance for Ukraine. Air defense remains the priority.
Putin's decree allows the Russian authorities to take over the management of critical facilities due to security threats or delays in restoration. This concerns energy, industry, communications, and essential services.
At least three people were injured in coordinated arson attacks and a railway bombing. Authorities imposed a curfew in Narathiwat.
Due to hostilities and shelling, some consumers in six regions are temporarily without electricity. Restoration is ongoing; no restrictions are expected.
Zelenskyy said that Ukraine’s defense industry needs to scale up the production of drones and long-range systems. The President called for creating protection against Russian ballistic missiles.
Kseniia Bazylenko predicts transformation, political decisions and possible negotiations for Ukraine. She also expects economic and social challenges.
Russian Shahed attack UAVs targeted the energy infrastructure of Mykolaiv region. There were no casualties; an FPV drone also struck the Ochakiv community.
Russia launched a massive missile-and-drone attack on Odesa region. Food warehouses, energy facilities, and private houses were damaged, fires broke out.
Two of the three halted reactors at the Paks nuclear power plant have resumed operation. The plant is planned to reach 2,000 MW by Wednesday following the drop in the Danube's water level.
In Kyiv, Zelenskyy held six meetings with the leaders of the Nordic and Baltic countries. The parties discussed air defense, energy, and defense financing.
Putin said that Ukraine had "opened Pandora's box" by striking Russia's economic infrastructure and threatened retaliation. He also denied the threat of food shortages.
The Nordic and Baltic countries reaffirmed their political, military, and financial support for Ukraine. They are also ready to help\r\nprotect its energy sector and ports.
Cyclone “Priska” hit the Baltic region, Poland, and Belarus, causing two deaths and widespread destruction. More than 550,000 households were left without electricity.
The Vatican plans to build an 80–90 MW agrivoltaic plant for €100 million. Surplus electricity will be supplied to Italy.
An Iran-linked group disabled a British energy facility for four days for the first time. The country's overall energy supply was not affected.
Germany has announced €60 million in aid to Ukraine: €50 million will be channeled through the UN and NGOs, and €10 million will go to a NATO fund. Berlin is also seeking additional air defense systems.
Since July, the Unmanned Systems Forces have struck 267 energy hubs, including in Crimea. In the "MoLoChKa" operation against Russia's shadow fleet, 242 targets were hit.
Due to another Russian attack, operations at DTEK Naftogaz’s gas production facility in the Poltava region have been halted.
Russia launched a daytime combined strike on Odesa region: a woman, a 16-year-old girl and another person were injured. Homes, silos and infrastructure were damaged.
Zelenskyy and Kellogg discussed the intensification of Russian strikes and protection from ballistic missiles. Ukraine is requesting the delivery of Patriot interceptors.
Johann Wadephul arrived in Kyiv to reaffirm support for Ukraine. He called for infrastructure to be prepared in advance for the next winter.
The Kremlin is shifting responsibility for protecting facilities onto businesses, which are creating mobile groups costing 50–70 million rubles. The lack of standards is causing obstacles.
Yurii Vlasenko was elected chair of the NEURC by secret ballot. Ruslan Slobodyan resigned as chair but remained a member of the Commission.
Energoatom has returned the sixth of the nuclear power plant's nine units to operation ahead of schedule. This is expected to add 210 million kWh of electricity and strengthen preparations for winter.
Communities are advised to prepare generators and set up Points of Invincibility nearby.
Water supply and wastewater tariffs are set by local authorities. Plans are in place to protect water infrastructure facilities from attacks.
Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi stated that progress was lagging in many areas of the resilience plan and that its implementation might be delayed. An audit showed 47% completion.
Some consumers in four regions were left without power due to shelling. No restrictions are forecast, but consumption has increased because of the heat.
In Croatia, a Ukrainian man wanted by Germany in connection with the explosions on the Nord Stream pipelines was detained under a European arrest warrant. His lawyer will appeal the arrest.
A critical infrastructure facility was attacked in the capital. There may be disruptions to hot water supply in Desnianskyi District and part of Dniprovskyi District.