Russian troops launched over 1,500 drones, almost 900 guided aerial bombs, and 46 missiles at Ukraine in a week. This resulted in damage to energy infrastructure and left hundreds of thousands of families without electricity.
A light installation symbolizing the resilience of spirit and unity of Ukrainians will be presented on the facade of the Central Railway Station in Kyiv. It will operate for several days on autonomous power, and everyone will be able to join it online - through an application, choosing the color of their "inner light".
The mayor of Artsyz announced that energy workers do not plan to restore electricity supply in the city for a week. The forecast for villages and the military town is also unsatisfactory; water supply will be on schedule.
Ukrenergo announced the implementation of hourly power outage schedules on December 14 in most regions of Ukraine. The reason cited was the consequences of Russian missile and drone attacks on energy facilities.
Odesa utility workers have eliminated the consequences of the enemy attack; damaged facilities are being inspected to determine the terms for restoring heat, water, and electricity. 428 invincibility points have been deployed in the city, 16 pump rooms and 16 water distribution points are operating, and another 32 are planned to be deployed by evening.
The Zaporizhzhia NPP switched to diesel generators for over an hour due to damage to power lines during the Russian attack on December 13. Vitaliy Zaichenko, Chairman of the Board of Ukrenergo, emphasized the danger of such incidents for all of Europe.
On the night of December 13, Russia attacked Ukraine with 30 missiles and 465 drones, of which 13 missiles and 417 drones were shot down or suppressed. The main direction of the attack was Odesa region.
Over a million subscribers in Ukraine are without electricity after Russia's night attack on energy infrastructure. Missile and drone attacks were recorded in five regions, and five people were injured.
Despite infrastructure shelling, reserve diesel locomotives are operating on de-energized sections in Odesa region. Some trains are delayed, and suburban routes No. 6401 and No. 6341 have been temporarily canceled.
After a massive night attack by Russia on energy infrastructure, power outage schedules are not in effect in Odesa, Mykolaiv, and Kherson regions due to a significant number of disconnected consumers. In other regions of Ukraine, hourly schedules and restrictions for industrial consumers remain in effect.
Russia launched an overnight attack on Ukraine, using over 450 attack drones and 30 missiles, with the main strike targeting the energy infrastructure of the south and Odesa region. Thousands of families were left without electricity in 7 regions, and two people were injured in Odesa region.
Throughout the night, Russia attacked Odesa region with drones and missiles, damaging port and energy facilities, including grain storage facilities of the Odesa seaport. This led to a lack of electricity, water, and heat supply in parts of Odesa and other regions.
As a result of massive Russian strikes on Ukraine, part of the Kherson region, including the city of Kherson, has been de-energized. The consequences are being investigated.
The enemy launched a massive missile and drone attack on Kirovohrad region, targeting energy infrastructure. Currently, 19 settlements are without electricity, and relevant services are eliminating the consequences.
As a result of a massive enemy attack on Odesa, energy infrastructure facilities were de-energized, and most of the city is without heat and water supply. Two casualties have been reported, and information is being clarified.
The G7+ Coordination Group on Energy for Ukraine is ready to strengthen the protection of Ukraine's energy infrastructure from air and missile attacks. Member countries will also supply necessary energy equipment and ensure sufficient volumes of gas and electricity for the winter.
On the night of December 13, the Russian army attacked critical and industrial infrastructure in the Mykolaiv region. Settlements in the Bashtanka and Mykolaiv districts were left without electricity.
20 substations in Odesa region were damaged after the Russian attack on December 12. DTEK company published a video of a destroyed substation, demonstrating the scale of the destruction.
Several railway sections on the approaches to Pivdennyi port have been de-energized due to Russian strikes. The enemy is trying to limit exports through Ukrainian seaports by attacking railway infrastructure.
The main city Christmas trees, including the one on Sofia Square in Kyiv, are lit at the expense of sponsors and patrons, not the city budget. This allows avoiding additional load on the energy system in conditions of power outages.
The Cabinet of Ministers allocated UAH 1. 8 billion from the reserve fund for the maintenance of important roads in frontline regions. Additionally, UAH 665.4 million was directed to purchase fuel for 9 frontline regions, which will ensure the operation of backup power sources.
Ukrainians consume the most drinking milk, and less than 5 kg of cheese per year, which is the lowest figure in Europe.
On December 13, hourly power outage schedules will be in effect throughout Ukraine. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
The Russian army launched a missile strike on Odesa region, damaging a civilian vessel in the port of Chornomorsk. President Zelenskyy emphasized that this proves the Russians' unwillingness to engage in diplomacy and their goal to destroy normal life in Ukraine.
The electricity situation in Ukraine differs due to the destruction of energy infrastructure and limited network capacity. The west has more electricity, while the center, south, and east suffer from a deficit.
About 10,000 tons of butter have accumulated in Ukrainian warehouses, which is an alarming signal for the industry. Exports are shrinking, imports are growing, and butter prices have been falling for the third consecutive month, leading to a drop in raw milk purchase prices.
Russian occupiers attacked the Novovodolazka community of Kharkiv Oblast with Geran-2 type drones. As a result of the strike, six people were injured, and one man is in serious condition.
Russia attacked energy facilities in several regions with drones, including a mine for 6 hours, injuring two workers. A significant part of residents in Odesa and Donetsk regions were left without power, and there are blackouts in Kharkiv region.
During the night, Russia attacked a DTEK substation and another energy company's facility in Odesa region. 90,000 families remain without electricity, and specialists are working to eliminate the consequences.
On the night of December 12, drones attacked the Slavneft-YANOS refinery in Yaroslavl, more than 700 kilometers from the Ukrainian border. This plant is one of the largest in the Russian Federation and produces fuel for the military machine.
