DTEK reports that the power situation in Kyiv has been stabilized. The city is returning to temporary outage schedules.
President Zelenskyy and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen discussed energy support for Ukraine and a new package of sanctions against Russia. The European Union will provide Ukraine with generators and energy equipment, and will finalize the 20th sanctions package.
A poll has shown that Ukrainians largely reject exchanging Donbas for guarantees, do not expect a quick end to the war, are ready to hold on for as long as it takes, support strikes on Russian territory, and at the same time maintain faith in Ukraine's EU membership.
Russia attacked a DTEK coal enterprise in Dnipropetrovsk region for the second time in a day, damaging administrative buildings. Earlier, 12 miners were killed and 16 injured.
At the beginning of the year, businesses lowered their assessments of business activity due to seasonality, Russian attacks on energy and logistics, and a shortage of energy resources. However, the level of expectations is higher than a year ago, according to a National Bank survey.
Ukrainian energy workers have fully restored the energy system after a technological accident. However, new Russian shelling of energy facilities in frontline and border communities continues, and in Kyiv, over 200 buildings remain without heating.
Gazprom's average daily natural gas supplies to Europe via TurkStream increased by 10. 3% in January compared to last year. Turkey remains the only transit route for Russian gas to Europe.
Contacts between Putin and Putin and Zelenskyy are possible only in Moscow, said Putin's press secretary Dmitry Peskov. He also noted that the settlement is a complex process, where there are issues on which common ground has not yet been found.
On February 2, applications open for the 8th "Created by Women" Award, which supports women's entrepreneurship during wartime. Winners will receive grants of up to UAH 200,000 and consulting support.
KMVA spokesperson Kateryna Pop said that it is still too early to talk about returning to stable power outage schedules in Kyiv. Difficult weather conditions and voltage fluctuations complicate the restoration of networks.
As a result of enemy attacks, consumers in Kharkiv, Sumy, Dnipropetrovsk, and Cherkasy regions are without power. 12 people died as a result of the Russian attack on a bus with miners in the Dnipro region.
Ukraine is introducing Starlink terminal registration via a "whitelist" to counter their use by Russians. The registration process for civilians will be simple, and a separate secure channel will be available for the military.
Emergency power outages have been introduced in Kyiv and the Kyiv region by order of Ukrenergo. During such outages, schedules are not in effect.
In Uman, a boiler house shut down аварійно (emergently) on the morning of February 2, 2026, due to a voltage surge. This halted heat supply in the railway station area and the central part of the city.
A day of mourning has been declared in the Dnipropetrovsk region for the victims of the Russian attack on a bus carrying miners in Ternivka, where 12 people died and 16 were injured. During the night, the enemy again attacked Ternivka with UAVs, hitting the Vasylkiv community and Nikopol region.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the Russian attack on a bus in the Dnipropetrovsk region is a crime.
Energy workers managed to stabilize the situation in the capital, so Kyiv is returning to temporary outage schedules from midnight. You can check your schedule in the chatbot, on the website, or in the "Kyiv Digital" application.
In Kyiv, 244 buildings remain without heating after a large-scale accident in Ukraine's energy system. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that most of the 3,419 multi-story buildings have already been connected to the heating supply.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting where he drew attention to the difficult heating situation in Kyiv, where more than 500 buildings are without heat. He called on the city authorities to work faster with government agencies. The President also reacted to the attack on a bus with miners in Dnipropetrovsk region.
Residents of Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast have received the first 10,000 "Warmth Packages. " They contain items for staying warm and maintaining communication amidst a challenging energy situation.
On February 2, scheduled hourly power outages and power limitations will be applied in all regions of Ukraine. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
By 2026, Russia's energy revenues are projected to account for only 22% of its budget. The German government points to Russia's increasing economic difficulties and the depletion of its reserve fund.
Kyiv continues to restore heat supply after the power system accident; heat has been returned to over 2700 buildings. 693 buildings remain without heat, with the most difficult situation in the Solomianskyi and Pecherskyi districts.
US President Donald Trump said that India would be able to import oil from Venezuela. This move is intended to replace some of the Russian oil imports.
Over the past night, more than 1,500 apartment buildings in Kyiv have been connected to heating. Currently, 1,000 buildings remain without heat.
A woman and a man were killed in Dnipro as a result of an enemy UAV strike. The attack caused a fire, destroyed a private house, and damaged two more and a car.
Russian strikes have significantly damaged Ukraine's energy grid, leading to its degradation and significant disruptions. Even during a moratorium on strikes, the grid faces problems.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko announced the restoration of water supply in all districts of the capital. Approximately 2,600 homes still remain without heating.
Ten Nova Poshta branches in Kyiv will operate 24/7 as Invincibility Points starting today. They will offer services for sending/receiving parcels, heating, charging gadgets, Wi-Fi, and other amenities.
Ukraine's energy system is stabilizing, and nuclear power plant units are reaching their nominal capacity, but the deficit persists due to frost and damage. Emergency restoration work is ongoing, and consumption restrictions have been introduced.
