Russia launched an attack on Ukraine, damaging a port in Odesa region and leaving part of Kryvyi Rih without heat supply. Two people died in Kyiv region, and there are also injured in Zaporizhzhia and Kryvyi Rih.
Four people, including a 38-year-old man and women aged 88, 65, and 55, were injured in this morning's attack on Zaporizhzhia. At least 12 residential buildings were damaged, some without electricity.
On January 28, Ukrenergo reported a sharp deterioration of the situation in Ukraine's energy system. Due to shelling and power shortages, emergency power outages have been introduced.
Agents of the ATESH movement set fire to the transformer substation of the BUMMASH plant in Udmurtia, temporarily halting the operation of key workshops. The enterprise produces blanks and special alloys for the Russian military-industrial complex.
Global oil prices rose by 3% after storm "Fern" paralyzed production in the US. Extreme cold halted crude oil extraction and export from Gulf of Mexico ports.
Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal reported that 710,000 consumers in Kyiv remain without electricity. Specialists are working to reach projected schedules and restore the energy system.
On January 28, scheduled power outages and power restrictions for industry will be applied in all regions of Ukraine. This is due to the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
Kyiv will soon return to normal power outage schedules, which will be strict. Currently, fewer than 900 buildings remain without heating.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Keir Starmer discussed energy support for Ukraine and strengthening air defense. The leaders emphasized the need to increase pressure on Russia and unite international efforts to end the war.
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe condemned the coercion of Ukrainians to participate in Russian elections in the occupied territories. This practice is a direct violation of international law.
Anatoly Anatolich's wife received a fine for a dirty license plate during a trip to bid farewell to a fallen defender of Ukraine. The showman is outraged by the situation, especially amid power and heating outages.
A horrific winter storm in the US has caused at least 38 deaths in 14 states, including New York, Texas, and Tennessee. Extremely low temperatures and power outages persist in the central and eastern parts of the country.
In Kyiv, hot water supply has been temporarily restricted to restore centralized heating in some residential buildings. This is a forced step to eliminate the consequences of enemy attacks and stabilize the energy system.
On January 28-29, Ukraine is expected to experience a thaw and warming up to +3 degrees Celsius, in the south up to +6, and in Crimea up to +14. Precipitation in the form of wet snow and rain is forecast, with ice glaze in some areas.
DTEK reported the restoration of electricity supply for over 1. 2 million families in Ukraine after Russian shelling. Power was restored in 373 settlements, including Kyiv, Odesa region, Dnipropetrovsk region, Donetsk region, and Kyiv region.
Tina Karol spoke about her personal life for the first time in a long while, confirming that she goes on dates. Earlier, the singer stated her readiness for a new relationship after her husband's death.
Norway is ready to participate in preparing for Ukraine's recovery and post-war economic development. President Zelenskyy discussed this with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, thanking him for energy support.
Kyiv faces unstable electricity supply and risks to heating; critical facilities operate on generators, but residential areas are not guaranteed. The city receives assistance from international partners, but problems with infrastructure and winter preparations remain.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed the energy situation and international support with Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker. Ukraine expects to join the European Union in 2027.
President Zelenskyy held a selector meeting, reporting on Russia's attack with 52 drones on Odesa, significant damage to an energy facility in Kharkiv region, and 926 buildings without heating in Kyiv. Rescue and restoration efforts are ongoing.
Kyiv is preparing for the resumption of the educational process next week, the format of education depends on many factors. Deputy Head of the Kyiv City State Administration Valentyn Mondryivskyi stated that offline, online, or mixed formats are possible.
Ten passenger trains of Ukrzaliznytsia are delayed due to weather conditions. Delays reach up to 9 hours, railway workers are working to eliminate the consequences of bad weather.
President Zelenskyy reacted to another Russian attack, noting that it undermines diplomacy. Russia launched 165 attack drones at Ukraine, damaging residential buildings and energy infrastructure.
Russia again attacked Ukraine's energy infrastructure, causing power outages in four regions. Electricity shortages are observed in the capital region, and bad weather left residents in 10 regions without power.
Kyiv is experiencing a shortage of public transport drivers, with the greatest need for bus drivers. "Kyivpastrans" offers official employment and training, with an average monthly salary for drivers of about 38-40 thousand hryvnias.
Mykolaiv region was attacked overnight by Shahed 131/136 type UAVs and imitation drones, with the main strike targeting energy infrastructure. In the Olshanska community, one private house was destroyed, two more were damaged, and a 59-year-old woman sustained severe injuries.
Due to the consequences of Russian shelling, emergency power outages have been introduced in several regions of Ukraine's energy system. Energy workers are working to restore stable electricity supply; power outage schedules are temporarily not in effect.
In the Lviv region, the enemy attacked an infrastructure facility. According to preliminary information, there are no casualties or injuries.
Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal held a meeting of the Staff, where they discussed replacing the generation of damaged thermal power plants and humanitarian aid from partners. Ukraine received 31 tons of equipment from Spain, Finland, Norway, and Austria, and expects new deliveries.
On January 26, an emergency situation occurred at energy equipment in Odesa, leading to a temporary power outage in several districts and possible disruptions to water supply. Energy workers are already working on restoration.
