Ukraine cold snap January

Ukraine misses $278 million in January taxes amid attacks

Ukraine fell short by about 12 billion hryvnias ($277.6 million) in customs and tax collections to the general fund in January 2026, primarily due to a drop in VAT caused by damage to the energy sector, Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said on Feb. 16, according to the Ukrinform news agency.

16 February, 05:52 PM

Ukraine bracing for sharp cold snap, -24°C by early February

A powerful anticyclone will push out warmer Atlantic air starting Jan. 30, bringing very cold weather across Ukraine with the peak of frosts expected on Feb. 1-3 when nighttime temperatures could drop to -15 to -24 degrees Celsius in the north, possibly lower, meteorologist Natalka Didenko said on her Facebook page.

28 January, 05:28 PM

Over 1,100 Ukrainians treated for frostbite, hypothermia in past month – Health Ministry

Over the past month, 1,103 Ukrainians sought emergency medical assistance due to frostbite and hypothermia, with 1,016 hospitalized, Ukraine’s Health Ministry reported on Jan. 21.

21 January, 06:16 PM

Europe gas storage hits 5-year low, prices spike amid record cold

The average gas storage level in Europe’s underground facilities fell to 50.36% at the end of the gas day on Jan. 17 (as of Jan. 18 morning), according to Gas Infrastructure Europe data.

19 January, 03:56 PM

Ukrainian businesses letting stray animals inside during extreme cold

Ukrainian businesses have joined the #WarmTheAnimals initiative and started allowing stray dogs and cats into their premises, according to social media posts on Jan. 19.

19 January, 02:36 PM

Severe frost and blizzards expected across Ukraine from Jan. 8 to 11

Ukraine is set to face a sharp cold snap from Jan. 8 to Jan. 11, with emergency officials warning of icy roads and heavy snowdrifts across several regions.

6 January, 03:35 PM

Ukraine cold snap January