Due to shelling, power outages occurred in six regions. Today, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, blackout schedules will be in effect in all regions.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated funds for preparing energy facilities in frontline regions and Kyiv Oblast for winter. The funding will cover substations and generation systems.
Due to shelling of energy facilities, parts of four regions are without power. Throughout Ukraine, hourly power outage schedules will be in effect until 10:00 PM.
In Plyushchivka, the village head is suspected of killing a colleague with a hunting rifle due to a long-standing conflict. The perpetrator has been detained and faces up to 15 years of imprisonment.
The occupiers attacked a residential area of Kostiantynivka with a drone, damaging the facade of a building. A local resident was injured and made his own way to the hospital.
In Bashtanka district, an official is suspected of shooting a woman with a hunting rifle during a conflict. Police detained the perpetrator and are establishing all circumstances of the murder.
In the village of Bratske, two girls died and a boy and their mother were hospitalized due to a gas explosion. The tragedy occurred as a result of the destruction of a private house.
Russia targeted Kyiv region's energy infrastructure, killing four people. Air defense shot down 58 out of 68 missiles, President calls on Europe to urgently increase air defense production.
The UN has recognized the deportation of Ukrainian children as a crime against humanity. Ukrainian law enforcement has already notified more than 20 involved individuals of suspicion.
Enemy UAVs struck railway infrastructure in Sumy and Mykolaiv regions. A station, tracks, and locomotives were damaged, but there were no casualties.
Sowing will begin two weeks later due to frozen soil. Rising fuel prices and the condition of winter crops do not threaten the country's food security.
The enemy launched its fifth massive attack on the energy system. Consumers have been cut off in seven regions, and heat supply has been disrupted in Kyiv due to shelling.
This year, spring floods on most rivers in Ukraine are expected to be within normal limits or below, with the exception of Kharkiv region and the tributaries of the Southern Bug. The SES has recorded over 800 cases of flooding, but no significant floods are predicted.
Officials from the Ministry of Defense and the General Staff organized a scheme to embezzle fuel for the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Mykolaiv Oblast, causing losses of over UAH 22 million. In Zhytomyr Oblast, the head of the district's quartering and operational unit is suspected of causing UAH 8.3 million in losses through overpayment of VAT for fuel oil.
As a result of new Russian attacks on energy infrastructure, consumers in Dnipropetrovsk, Mykolaiv, Kharkiv, Sumy, and Kherson regions have been left without power. Emergency power outages have returned in some regions.
The man who spoke disparagingly about national symbols on Maidan turned out to be a serviceman who was AWOL. He distributed the video on his social media pages.
Russia launched a massive drone and missile attack on Ukrainian cities, once again striking railway infrastructure. Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, Vinnytsia, Zaporizhzhia, Kyiv and the region, Kryvyi Rih, Poltava, and Donetsk regions were targeted.
Due to the thaw on February 24-26, water levels are expected to rise by 0. 2–0.7 m in four regions of Ukraine. In Kropyvnytskyi, partial flooding of residential buildings on streets near the riverbed is possible.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of the Bastion missile division in Crimea. Ammunition and logistics depots, as well as an enemy UAV control point, were also destroyed.
Russian forces attacked Ukrainian logistics, including railway and water infrastructure. This happened after strikes on energy infrastructure.
As a result of the Russian missile and drone attack on February 22, consumers in six regions were left without power. Emergency restoration work has begun, and blackout schedules and consumption restrictions are in effect.
President Zelenskyy reacted to the massive Russian shelling on February 22, stating that almost 300 attack drones and 50 missiles were used. He emphasized the need to strengthen air defense, especially against ballistic missiles.
On the night of February 22, Russian troops attacked Ukraine using strategic bombers and hundreds of drones. The main strike was aimed at Kyiv, with missiles moving through several regions.
On February 20-25, water levels are expected to rise and possible flooding in a number of regions. Rescuers urge residents of coastal areas to be vigilant.
As a result of hostilities and bad weather, consumers in 9 regions of Ukraine have been cut off from power, with the situation in Odesa region remaining difficult. Hourly and emergency blackouts are in effect in most regions, and electricity consumption is increasing.
Due to hostilities and shelling of energy infrastructure, consumers in 5 regions have been cut off from electricity. In Odesa region, the electricity situation remains difficult after previous enemy attacks.
On February 18, a significant deterioration of weather conditions is expected in Ukraine, with the exception of the western regions. To coordinate rescue services, the Emergency Response Headquarters begins round-the-clock operation.
On February 17, Russian troops launched a massive cruise missile attack on Ukraine. Air defense is actively working, but the threat remains high, especially for the western regions.
As of morning, consumers in four regions are without power due to enemy attacks, and in seven regions due to bad weather. Emergency shutdowns have been implemented in some regions.
Energy supply stabilization continues in Ukraine after the shelling. Relevant ministries and heads of regional military administrations are preparing resources to respond to new attacks amid severe cold.