Power outage
Following the nighttime Russian attack, Kherson was left without electricity due to damage to a critical infrastructure facility. Energy workers promise to restore supply within several days.
Snow fell in Wellington for the first time in 15 years due to a powerful Antarctic cold front. Residents of Dunedin skied through the streets, while the country recorded record electricity consumption.
Due to the abnormal heat, electricity consumption is increasing in Ukraine, requiring economical use. As a result of shelling some consumers in five regions remain without electricity, and an energy worker was injured.
The third day of the Ambassadors’ Conference concluded in Kyiv, where priorities were identified for attracting international assistance and supporting the energy sector. Diplomats were urged to intensify their efforts to get through the heating season.
The Cabinet of Ministers has completed an audit of the implementation of resilience plans, analyzing funding and the status of measures in the regions. The priorities are protecting the energy sector and providing backup heat supplies.
Due to Russian shelling on August 5, approximately 126,000 households in Dnipropetrovsk region were without electricity. Energy workers began emergency restoration work, but the exact completion time is unknown.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy identified three priorities for the winter during a meeting of the National Security and Defense Council: protection of critical infrastructure, shelters, and anti-ballistic capabilities. He also noted delays in some cities and regions.
Low water levels in the Danube forced Hungary's "Paks" nuclear power plant to shut down for the first time in 44 years, threatening BMW iX3 production. The company reduced energy consumption at the plant by 15%, but the impact on output is not yet known.
Due to hostilities and bad weather, consumers in six and three regions, respectively, were left without electricity. Ukrainians were urged to use electricity sparingly because of the heat.
In Moldova, on the evening of August 4, an electricity deficit is expected due to the heat, which has led to increased consumption. Authorities have urged residents from 21:00 to 23:00 to turn off appliances and prepare for possible outages.
First Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Denys Shmyhal stated that Russia is aimed at destroying the water supply in Ukraine. He emphasized that without water and sewage, it is difficult to survive more than three days.
Iceland's Ministry for Foreign Affairs has made an additional contribution of 550 thousand euros to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund. Iceland's total contribution has amounted to nearly 9 million euros.
The Energy Ministry reported that no restrictions are forecast for August 4, but amid the heat, they advise shifting active consumption to daytime. Some residents of seven regions remain without power due to Russian attacks.
In July 2026, a prolonged blackout occurred in Crimea, leaving 1. 4 million subscribers without power simultaneously. The price of gasoline reached 269 rubles per liter, and food prices increased.
IAEA experts inspected 13 substations, assessing the consequences of Russian attacks. The mission found unprecedented risks to the nuclear safety of Ukraine and Europe.
In July 2026, the business activity expectations index stood at 50. 1 points. Optimism is supported by international aid and consumer demand.
Cuba experienced another nationwide power grid failure due to worn-out equipment and the US embargo. Oil reserves from the last Russian tanker in March have already been exhausted.
Law enforcement officers exposed an organized group that supplied low-quality coal to schools and hospitals during winter blackouts. Eight participants were notified of suspicion of embezzlement of budget funds.
As a result of hostilities and shelling of energy facilities, some consumers in six regions are temporarily without electricity. Restoration work is ongoing, no restrictions are forecast.
In the temporarily occupied Kherson region, there has been no stable electricity and water supply for months, and farmers suffer from fuel shortages. The occupation administration limits itself to bureaucratic decisions and does not propose effective measures.
Ukrainian drones attacked 13 energy infrastructure facilities in occupied territories. Since the start of the "Crimean switch off" operation, 177 targets have been hit.
In the village of Novoyakovlivka, a 54-year-old man was killed by a drone strike. In Tavriyske, a drone attacked a combine harvester, injuring a 57-year-old man.
The Russian ballistic attack on Kyiv claimed the lives of nine people, with 23 more injured. The highest number of casualties is in the Darnytskyi district, where seven people died.
Explosions occurred in the temporarily occupied cities, followed by power and internet outages. This was reported by the partisan movement "ATESH".
Russian troops are attacking Kyiv with ballistic missiles on the night of August 1, fires broke out in the Solomianskyi, Shevchenkivskyi and Darnytskyi districts. Information about casualties is being clarified, the threat of repeated strikes remains.
An earthquake of magnitude 4. 7 struck in the area of the Campi Flegrei volcanic caldera. The tremors led to power outages and damage to buildings, with no casualties.
In July, vegetables from the borscht set, including potatoes, carrots, and beets, rapidly became cheaper. At the same time, prices for some berries and greenhouse crops remain unstable due to weather conditions.
As a result of hostilities, some consumers in Donetsk, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Mykolaiv regions are without electricity supply. No restrictions are forecast for today; consumption has increased due to the heat.
Emergency outage schedules have been introduced in Sumy region for consumer groups 1-10. The reason is damage to the power system due to attacks by the Russian army.
GNERC reported that the power outage in Georgia occurred due to a sudden disconnection from Azerbaijan's energy system. The investigation is ongoing in two directions, the SSB is checking the sabotage version.