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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.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha met with his Romanian counterpart Oana Toiu at the World Economic Forum. Sybiha handed over a list of urgent needs for the restoration of energy supply and heating in Ukraine.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko discussed the state of infrastructure and outlined steps for the stable operation of the social sphere. This applies to medical institutions, schools, social institutions, and mobile kitchens.
Two toddlers died and 55 others were injured in a kindergarten in Jerusalem. The tragedy may have been caused by carbon monoxide leakage or food poisoning.
Ukrainians spent UAH 11. 3 billion under the "Winter Support" program, mainly on utility services, groceries, medicines, and donations. 17.8 million citizens received UAH 1000 each, of which 3.5 million were children.
Candidate of Medical Sciences Otto Stoika spoke about the optimal temperature and humidity indicators in the home, which affect well-being and immunity. The optimal temperature is +18 to 24 degrees Celsius, humidity - from 40 to 60%.
In Odesa, a DTEK energy facility was significantly damaged as a result of a night strike by Russia. 30.8 thousand families remain without electricity, and repair work will take a long time.
Tina Karol released a new song on TikTok with the words "We have no light, but we have warmth. We have no warmth, but we have goodness." The video and lyrics sparked active discussions among social media users.
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.
Italy will provide Ukraine with a batch of heating equipment for regions affected by Russian terror. The country will receive 78 industrial boilers with a total capacity of 116.5 MW.
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.
The charity campaign "Warmth from Poland for Kyiv" has raised over 15 million hryvnias in three days. The funds will be used to purchase generators for homes and hospitals in Kyiv.
Emergency power outage schedules have been introduced in the Kyiv region due to network overload and frosts. Outage schedules are not in effect, the situation is complicated.
Since the beginning of the week, Russia has used more than 1,300 attack drones, about 1,050 guided aerial bombs, and 29 missiles against Ukraine. President Zelenskyy called for increased aid to Ukraine and pressure on the aggressor.
As a result of enemy shelling of Zaporizhzhia district, power went out in Vilniansk, and a fire broke out. The city's critical infrastructure is operating on generators.
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.
Kyiv has updated its curfew rules, allowing people to reach 'Points of Invincibility' or their homes on foot or by transport. 'Points of Invincibility' will now operate 24/7, but documents are required.
In Kyiv, work is underway to restore heat supply to 102 residential buildings after the Russian attack on January 9 and the frosts. The biggest problems are in the Holosiivskyi and Shevchenkivskyi districts, with 16 repair crews involved.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia is preparing strikes on Ukrainian energy and infrastructure, including nuclear power plant facilities. He emphasized that every strike on energy infrastructure in winter weakens the efforts of states to end the war.
The GUR reports that Russia is considering an option to attack power transmission substations that ensure the operation of Ukrainian nuclear power plants. The goal is to force Ukraine to capitulate and increase pressure on Europe.
Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov stated that critical infrastructure in the city has sustained significant damage as a result of Russian strikes. Recovery will be difficult and prolonged due to constant shelling.
Ukraine has imported 5. 7 billion cubic meters of gas to compensate for production losses due to Russian attacks. Parameters for further imports for the heating season have been determined.
President Zelenskyy held an energy meeting, discussing the elimination of the consequences of Russian strikes and increasing the resilience of cities. The most difficult situation is in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and their regions.
Russia launched another, the sixth this week, attack on Naftogaz Group's gas production facilities. The attacks negatively affect gas production volumes, forcing an increase in imports.
After the massive Russian attack on January 9, about 50 buildings in Kyiv remain without heating. Previously, 6,000 buildings were without heat supply.
A blackout occurred in Mariupol on January 16 after a drone strike on the Azovska substation. Most of the city was left without electricity and heating, and power problems also affected nearby settlements.
In Kyiv, 67 high-rise buildings remain without heating after the massive attack on January 9. Utility workers and energy specialists are working to restore infrastructure amid emergency blackouts.
Ukrzaliznytsia is dimming external lighting at railway stations in Lviv, Dnipro, Odesa, Kyiv, and Kharkiv to save electricity. Invincibility Points continue to operate as usual.
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.
Germany is providing Ukraine with an additional aid package of 60 million euros. The funds will be used for winter and energy support, strengthening heating systems.