Denys Shmyhal

As of 6:00 PM on January 23, 1,200 high-rise buildings in Kyiv remain without heating. These are buildings that are being reconnected after the enemy attacks on January 9 and 20.

Ukraine calls on the IAEA for Russia's complete isolation and suspension of its membership in the organization. Denys Shmyhal emphasized the importance of IAEA missions for conveying truthful information.

In Kyiv, a 53-year-old housing maintenance worker was beaten by a 62-year-old resident during the restoration of heat supply. Police have launched a criminal investigation into intentional minor bodily harm.

Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal stated that the situation with Ukraine's energy system is extremely difficult, especially in Kyiv, Kyiv Oblast and Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. Emergency blackouts are being implemented, and energy workers are working around the clock to restore power.

Ukraine received 50 tons of humanitarian aid from the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Finland, Spain, and Norway. The aid includes transformers, generators, and other energy equipment.

After the night attack, water supply in Kyiv has been fully restored. The system is reaching the necessary parameters, but in some areas, the pressure is still reduced.

Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal stated that Kyiv cannot abandon emergency blackouts due to energy shortages. The authorities plan to expand distributed generation by 100 MW to increase the capital's resilience.

Denys Shmyhal and Rafael Grossi discussed an extraordinary IAEA meeting to assess the consequences of Russian attacks. The agency is preparing a report and methodology for assessing the impact on nuclear power plants.

Denys Shmyhal informed IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi about Russia's preparation of attacks on energy infrastructure serving nuclear power plants. The parties agreed to hear from the heads of nuclear power plants and IAEA missions, and also discussed an extraordinary meeting of the governing board.

Increased electricity imports from the EU do not guarantee overcoming the consequences of blackouts due to limited volumes and high costs. Expert Yuriy Korolchuk explains that the maximum import volume is 2.45 GW, with the main volumes occurring during night hours when the price is lower.

First Deputy Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal instructed Ukrenergo to increase electricity import capabilities and implement projects to improve its transmission. This should reduce the duration of outages in the most difficult regions.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that almost 58,000 people are involved in repair crews on power grids and generation facilities. For Kyiv, 50 additional brigades have been brought in from other regions of the country.

In Kyiv, 143 buildings remain without heating due to accidents caused by frost. Additional repair crews from "Ukrzaliznytsia" and other regions have been engaged to speed up restoration work.

Additional power crews from other regions began working in Kyiv today to restore electricity supply. Work is underway to return heat to about 100 buildings, and more than 60 generators are being prepared for transfer.

The new Minister of Energy, Denys Shmyhal, presented anti-crisis measures to overcome the consequences of blackouts. Experts assess these decisions as quick managerial gestures that do not solve systemic problems.

After the shelling on January 10, 51. 5 thousand homes on the left bank of the Dnipro have electricity again. Energy workers ask to use electricity sparingly due to temporary power supply schemes.

Almost all substations in Ukraine are equipped with second-level protection, which can withstand up to 20 hits from "Shaheds" and missiles. The cost of such protection is less than the price of one Patriot missile.

First Deputy Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced the planned energy "Ramstein" with the participation of Svyrydenko. According to him, partners have become more active.

The government has decided to classify houses with electric heating as critical infrastructure. This means that they will not be disconnected from electricity supply, except in emergency situations.

First Deputy Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said he works in a jacket due to the cold in his office. Earlier, after the Russian attack, there was no heating or water in one of the committees of the Verkhovna Rada.

In Ukraine, curfew rules have been eased for access to "invincibility points" and heating centers. It is allowed to go out without passes and use transport, police will intensify patrolling.

Ukraine is supplied with fuel for more than 20 days, imports continue. Gas reserves are also under control, there are no restrictions.

Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal reported that all Ukrainian power plants have been subjected to Russian strikes. According to him, the enemy carried out 612 attacks on energy facilities last year.

Denys Shmyhal instructed the Kyiv authorities to promptly make decisions regarding the response to the emergency situation in the energy sector. Among the tasks are – changing the rules of movement of citizens during curfew and restricting advertising lighting.

A state of emergency is in effect in the Ukrainian energy sector. Citizens are allowed to move freely to "invincibility points" at night.

The Cabinet of Ministers has introduced a set of measures in connection with the emergency situation in the energy sector caused by massive Russian shelling. In particular, the Ministry of Education and the Kyiv City State Administration (KMDA) should extend or establish winter holidays until February 1, 2026.

The first meeting of the headquarters for eliminating the consequences of Russian shelling of energy facilities in Kyiv took place. They discussed the repair of energy facilities, the formation of equipment reserves, and the involvement of international assistance.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine appointed Oleksandr Borniakov as the interim head of the Ministry of Digital Transformation. He replaced Mykhailo Fedorov, who became the head of the Ministry of Defense.

President Zelenskyy stated that Kyiv was unprepared for Russian strikes and severe frosts. He emphasized the need for urgent correction of the situation and decision-making.

The Verkhovna Rada supported the appointment of Dmytro Natalukha as head of the State Property Fund of Ukraine. Roman Kravets may replace him in the Verkhovna Rada.