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Russian strikes damage two power plants ahead of frost, crisis may escalate — DTEK CEO

Russian strikes on two thermal power plants in western Ukraine caused serious damage to the facilities, DTEK energy holding CEO Maksym Timchenko said on X on Feb. 7.

7 February, 10:14 PM

Burshtyn TPP halts operations after Russian strike, tougher outages expected

Burshtyn thermal power plant sustained heavy damage in a massive combined Russian attack and is currently out of operation, Burshtyn Mayor Vasyl Andriieshyn said on Feb. 7.

7 February, 09:59 PM

Missile attack leaves Russia's Belgorod without power and water

A missile attack targeted Belgorod overnight into Feb. 7, causing power outages, water supply disruptions, internet and mobile connection problems, and injuries to four people, according to Belgorod Oblast Gov. Vyacheslav Gladkov.

7 February, 04:56 PM

Russia hits Ukraine with over 400 drones, 40 missiles – Zelenskyy

Russian forces launched a massive combined attack on Ukraine overnight into Feb. 7, firing more than 400 drones and about 40 missiles of various types primarily targeting the energy grid, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on X.

7 February, 01:30 PM

Russia strikes educational institution in Vinnytsia Oblast

Russian forces damaged an educational institution, nearby dormitory buildings, and the district heating system in Ukraine’s Vinnytsia Oblast during an overnight attack into Feb. 7, according to regional governor Natalia Zabolotna.

7 February, 12:25 PM

Power outages hit 5 Ukrainian regions after Russian strikes

Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure left consumers without power in five regions on the morning of Feb. 6, Ukraine’s Ministry of Energy reported on Telegram.

6 February, 12:56 PM

Record ballistic missiles in Russia's Feb. 3 attack – Air Force

Russian forces used an exceptionally high number of ballistic missiles in their massive attack on Ukraine overnight into Feb. 3, significantly complicating air defense operations, Air Force of Ukraine spokesman Col. Yurii Ihnat said during the national United News telethon program.

3 February, 12:45 PM

Russia attacks eight Ukrainian oblasts, cutting heat amid harsh winter

Russian forces targeted residential buildings and energy infrastructure in at least eight Ukrainian oblasts overnight amid subzero temperatures, reported First Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal on Telegram on Feb. 3.

3 February, 09:58 AM

Russia carries out ninth mass attack on DTEK thermal power plants

Russian forces attacked DTEK thermal power plants overnight causing significant damage to equipment, thus, marking the ninth attack on heating generation since October 2025, the company reported on Feb. 3.

3 February, 09:40 AM

Kharkiv faces unprecedented strikes on energy infrastructure

Kharkiv endured an “unprecedented attack” on its energy infrastructure overnight, as Russian forces carried out a series of heavy strikes, including the use of ballistic weapons, mayor Ihor Terekhov reported on Feb. 3.

3 February, 08:10 AM

Ukraine gets $40 million from World Bank for power grid repairs

The World Bank will provide up to $40 million to Ukraine’s national grid operator Ukrenergo for key equipment urgently needed to repair the damage from Russian attacks, Ukrainian Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on Feb. 2.

2 February, 11:45 PM

Ukraine restores power grid after Jan. 31 technical failure

Ukrainian power engineers and repair crews have fully restored the energy system to its pre-accident condition following a technical failure on Jan. 31, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Feb. 2.

2 February, 01:54 PM

Consequences of Russia’s massive strike drone attack on Odesa — photo report and video

Russian forces launched a massive attack on Odesa with 50 strike drones overnight into Jan. 27, damaging and partially destroying residential high-rises among other targets. As of now, one person is confirmed dead and 23 injured as a result of the attack.

27 January, 02:50 PM

Kyiv restores power to all critical infrastructure after Russian attack

Kyiv has restored electricity supply to all critical infrastructure facilities after the Russian attack. At the same time, emergency blackouts are still in effect in the city, Ukraine’s largest private energy company DTEK reported on Telegram on Jan. 21.

21 January, 07:50 PM

Kyiv energy situation remains difficult amid freezing temperatures

The energy situation in Kyiv city and oblast remains difficult due to additional load caused by freezing temperatures, First Deputy Energy Minister of Ukraine Artem Nekrasov reported on Telegram on Jan. 21.

21 January, 02:33 PM

Ukrainians pitch tents indoors to survive blackouts and freezing homes

The winter of 2025–2026 has been one of the coldest in recent years. Outdoor temperatures have dropped to minus 20 degrees Celsius, while indoor temperatures in apartments often fall to critical levels due to prolonged power and heating outages.

20 January, 04:11 PM

Ukraine charges Russian officer with ordering strikes on energy infrastructure

Prosecutors have charged the deputy commander of a division in the Russian army for issuing orders to strike energy and gas transportation infrastructure facilities in Ukraine, according to a statement from the Office of the Prosecutor General released on Jan. 19.

19 January, 07:20 PM

UK pledges £20M more for Ukraine energy infrastructure amid Russian attacks

The United Kingdom has provided an additional £20 million ($27 million) to support Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and further strengthen bilateral ties, according to the announcement on the British government’s website on Jan. 16.

16 January, 12:46 PM

Brutal Russian attack rips through Odesa

At least six people were injured in an overnight Russian drone and missile attack on Odesa’s energy infrastructure and civilian facilities, Ukraine’s State Emergency Service (SES) reported early on Jan. 13, sharing photos of the aftermath on Telegram.

13 January, 09:21 AM

Power grid repair crews to get higher pay

Energy and Finance ministries are drafting proposals for additional pay for energy infrastructure repair crews who operate in the most challenging conditions, Ukrainian PM Yulia Svyrydenko announced on Jan. 12.

12 January, 10:32 PM

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