Russia massively attacked civilian and critical infrastructure in several regions of Ukraine, including energy facilities and railway infrastructure in four regions. In some regions, water and heat supply have been temporarily suspended; there are no casualties.
Russia launched a combined attack on energy infrastructure, causing blackouts in five regions and heating disruptions in Sumy and Odesa. Three people were killed in a strike on a vehicle carrying employees of the Sloviansk TPP.
The enemy attacked Ivano-Frankivsk region at dawn, there were no casualties. In one of the communities, heating has been temporarily suspended, and restoration work is underway.
President Zelenskyy reported that the Russian attack was aimed at damaging Ukraine's energy infrastructure. As a result of the strike, 9 people were injured, the railway was damaged, and Odesa is experiencing heat and water outages.
Ukraine and the US discussed large-scale sanctions against Russia, particularly its nuclear energy sector, as well as deepening cooperation in the gas and nuclear spheres. The discussion included the supply of American liquefied natural gas and the use of Ukrainian gas storage facilities.
About 100 buildings in Kyiv remain without heating after the February 12 attack, and over 1,100 buildings in the Dniprovskyi and Darnytskyi districts have no heating due to damage to the Darnytska CHPP.
Experts warn of a possible Russian attack on the Bortnychi Aeration Station, which could lead to sewage system disruption, environmental pollution, and increased epidemiological risks in Kyiv. Currently, there are no alternative solutions, and the station's shutdown would cause a systemic collapse for the capital.
Documents are being seized at the Department of Economics and Investments of the Kyiv City State Administration. This is related to an audit by the State Audit Service regarding developers' evasion of shared participation payments.
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Naftogaz signed a grant agreement with the EBRD for €85 million to purchase imported gas. Funds from the Norwegian government will ensure a stable heating season.
In Kyiv, 1,500 buildings remain without heating, with 1,100 high-rise buildings in the Dniprovskyi and Darnytskyi districts unable to receive heat due to critical infrastructure damage. More than 200 repair crews are working to restore the heat supply.
In the Bryansk and Belgorod regions of the Russian Federation, significant problems with energy supply arose after a night attack. This led to power and heating outages in residential areas.
About 500 buildings in Kyiv remain without heating after the Russian strike on February 12. Utility workers have restored heat supply to 2,100 out of 2,600 buildings.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that continuous Russian air strikes on the capital's critical infrastructure over two months have brought the city to the brink of disaster. 3.5 million residents are enduring the harshest winter since the start of the full-scale invasion.
In Kyiv, heating was restored in 1100 high-rise buildings within a day. In total, heat has been returned to 1500 buildings after the attack on February 12.
In Kyiv, utility services are restoring the supply of coolant to homes in Troieshchyna. Specialists are working to ensure that water in the heating system reaches its destination and to bleed air.
President Zelenskyy informed US Secretary of State Rubio about the situation at the front and the consequences of Russian strikes. Diplomatic process, aid to Ukraine in winter, and strengthening resilience were discussed.
Andriy Sybiha appealed to the G7 countries to increase energy assistance to Ukraine and strengthen its air defense. He noted that Ukraine needs about $15 billion to finance air defense.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council, stated that Russia will continue strikes on Ukraine's infrastructure in February 2026. The aggressor country does not intend to stop the war.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that not only people but also animals, including the dog Patron, are unbreakable in Ukraine. He noted that Ukrainians are becoming stronger despite terrible difficulties.
In Kyiv, heating has been restored in 400 buildings after the attack on February 12. Utility workers continue to work on restoring heat supply to other buildings.
In Kyiv, educational institutions in 5 districts are temporarily merged to continue in-person learning. This decision was made after the massive attack on February 12, which left 315 buildings without heating, including 163 kindergartens and 141 schools.
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.
The SBU conducted searches at the main office of "Kyivteploenergo" on February 12 and 13, seizing technical documentation. This happened after a massive attack that left part of the capital without heat, and blocked restoration processes.
Ukraine and its partners are searching for Soviet-type power plants in Eastern Europe. This will allow them to obtain equipment for replacement at Ukrainian facilities.
As a result of hostilities and shelling of energy infrastructure, consumers in 6 regions of Ukraine have been cut off from power. Heating supply disruptions have been recorded in Odesa, and hourly and emergency power outages are in effect in most regions.
Secretary of State Rubio looks forward to meeting with President Zelenskyy in Munich. He condemns Russian bombings, calling them horrific suffering.
Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal announced that severe frosts would return to Ukraine next week. He urged services to accelerate repairs as much as possible and begin preparations for the next heating season.
Kherson CHP of Naftogaz Group has been under drone attacks for the second day in a row. It is currently impossible to assess the extent of the damage due to the constant threat of attacks.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the main target of Russia's night attack was energy generation and substations. He emphasized the need for interceptor missiles for enemy ballistic missiles.
