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The NEURC approved an aggregation project that provides for a reward for changing the consumption schedule. The system will operate after the rules are approved.
Drones attacked the occupied cities of Luhansk, Mariupol, Berdiansk and Donetsk. Fires, damage to energy facilities and power outages were reported.
Kaja Kallas said that Russian attacks would bring a difficult winter for Ukraine. European officials called for increased support and weapons production.
Due to Russian attacks, new power outages were recorded in six regions. Hourly and industrial restrictions will remain in effect until the end of the day.
Unauthorized collection of firewood, brushwood, and fallen trees is prohibited in Ukraine. Fuel can be legally purchased through forestry offices or official sellers.
At night, the Russians struck central Kyiv with cluster ballistic missiles, and during the day attacked Kharkiv, Dnipro and Kherson. Since October 11 more than 170 strikes on energy facilities have been recorded.
The British government criticized Steve Witkoff for describing Putin as a humanist. London stated that the Russian leader has killed thousands of people.
Naftogaz has developed 24 scenarios for getting through the winter, taking into account Russian strikes, the weather, and gas production. Ukraine is strengthening cooperation with its partners.
Autogas prices are rising due to seasonal demand and Ukraine's dependence on imports. From January 1, an additional increase in prices may be driven by the excise tax.
The Cabinet of Ministers has not introduced a state of emergency in the energy sector or any other areas. Ministers will coordinate the restoration of critical infrastructure after attacks by the Russian Federation.
Protests in France, Spain, Italy and Albania have been driven by prices and problems with housing, education and public services. Some demonstrations have escalated into riots.
In Kramatorsk, Russian guided aerial bombs killed three employees of the heat supply organization. They were preparing the networks for the heating season.
Practical tips can help save on heating, electricity, gas, and water. Subsidies and benefits can reduce the financial burden.
Russian attacks damaged 28 substations and other energy facilities. Zelenskyy instructed officials to speed up restoration and strengthen support for air defense by partners.
Over the week, Russia attacked Ukraine’s energy and oil and gas sectors 87 times. Due to the attacks and bad weather, consumers in at least 10 regions were left without electricity.
Russia launched a massive strike on more than 15 energy facilities in Ukraine, using over 320 drones and missiles. Zelenskyy called for stronger sanctions.
Gas reserves in underground storage facilities have reached 16 billion cubic meters — the highest level since 2020. Naftogaz has additionally contracted more than 1 billion cubic meters.
In Spain, a 40-year-old resident of Kyiv Oblast suspected of organizing a scheme to inflate heat tariffs was detained. Ukraine is preparing an extradition request.
From October 12 to 15, 2026, prices increased for tomatoes, chicken, bananas, grains, and oil. A basket of seven items became 1.94% more expensive.
Up to 96% of schools are prepared for prolonged power outages. More than 60% have autonomous heating, water, and power for up to 8 hours.
Kyiv is launching the heating season for social institutions at the request of their heads. Parts of the Dniprovskyi and Darnytskyi districts will be connected after an energy facility is repaired.
According to the NYT, Russia could launch 70 missiles, 720 drones, and 150 aerial bombs at Ukraine over the course of a month. Three cities are reportedly being identified as targets.
In August, construction work became 25. 4% more expensive year-on-year, while volumes for January–August fell by 9.9%. This is increasing pressure on housing prices and reconstruction.
An expert explained why the attacks did not leave Kyiv without electricity and what determines the duration of repairs. Disruptions to heating are possible in winter.
Kyiv has prepared nearly 700 generators, 70 mobile boiler houses and three diesel power plants. The capital's hospitals have 480 generators.
These tips will help retain heat, check the heating system and electrical wiring, and prepare supplies of water, food, and medicine. Fire safety is also highlighted separately.
Russia carried out the largest number of attacks on Kyiv’s energy facilities in 2026. Klitschko said there are problems with protecting the combined heat and power plants and with funding.
As a result of the attack, all three of Kyiv’s combined heat and power plants and energy facilities in the region were damaged. Three people were killed and 26 injured in the capital.
The coordination platform will develop response plans for November 2026 through March 2027. The authorities are preparing for strikes on civilian infrastructure.
Zelenskyy said that Kyiv is lagging behind other regions in implementing the resilience plans. The president is preparing security and governance decisions.