Energy workers in Dnipropetrovsk region restore critical infrastructure after accident
A significant part of the Dnipropetrovsk region was left without power after a nighttime accident, but energy workers managed to restore critical infrastructure.
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11 January 2026
PM Svyrydenko: Government working to ensure smooth operation of critical infrastructure
The Cabinet of Ministers plans to scale up the practice of providing critical infrastructure with the means for uninterrupted operation and assistance to those in need.
Emergency power cuts continue in Kyiv — DTEK
Emergency power cuts continue in Kyiv.
10 January 2026
Ukraine’s pig iron production up 11% in 2025
In 2025, Ukrainian metallurgists increased pig iron production by 11.2%, reaching 7.88 million tonnes.
09 January 2026
IAEA initiates temporary ceasefire zone near Zaporizhzhia NPP to repair power line
The International Atomic Energy Agency has launched consultations on establishing a temporary ceasefire zone near the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant to carry out repair work on a damaged backup power transmission line.
One killed, several injured as Russia strikes two foreign vessels in Black Sea
Russian attack drones hit two civilian vessels near ports in the Odesa region, killing one person and injuring several others.
Russians try to disrupt energy supply in specific regions of Ukraine, says expert
The enemy is currently focusing its efforts on massive attacks on energy infrastructure in specific regions.
Emergency power outages introduced across Kyiv
Emergency power outages have been implemented in all districts of Kyiv.
Over 1,000 settlements in Ukraine left without power
As of the morning of January 9, due to severe weather, consumers in more than 1,000 settlements across Ukraine remain without electricity, with outages affecting most regions.
Losses from economic crimes in Russia hit record highs – intelligence
Losses from economic crimes in Russia in January–November 2025 amounted to about $4 billion, breaking previous "records" and reducing Russia's investment attractiveness even for so-called "friendly" countries.
08 January 2026
Zaporizhstal steel plant halts operations due to blackout after massive drone attack
Following a massive drone attack, the Zaporizhstal steel plant lost external power supply and suspended production processes.
Farmers in Vinnytsia region built 13.3 ha of greenhouses using state grants
Farmers in the Vinnytsia region have constructed 13.3 hectares of greenhouses using grant funds provided under the state program eRobota.
07 January 2026
Ukraine’s new car market up 17% in 2025 – Ukrautoprom
In 2025, 81,300 new passenger cars were sold in Ukraine, marking the highest annual result since the start of the full‑scale invasion.
06 January 2026
Emergency power cuts implemented in several regions — Ukrenergo
Due to the consequences of previous Russian attacks, emergency power cuts are in effect in several regions of Ukraine on January 6.
05 January 2026
Sybiha on Russian oil plant strike in Dnipro: Russia systematically attacks American business in Ukraine
The damage to a civilian sunflower oil production plant in Dnipro, owned by the well-known American company Bunge, was the result of a deliberate Russian strike.
Transformer delivered to Ukraine from German thermal power plant
A transformer has been delivered to Ukraine from a thermal power plant in the German city of Karlsruhe to stabilize the power supply amid Russian attacks.
Russian attacks damage over 100 energy facilities over past week
More than 100 cases of damage to energy infrastructure facilities were recorded due to Russian attacks during the week of December 29 to January 4.
Power outages hit three regions due to Russian attack – Ukrenergo
As of the morning of January 5, power outages have affected consumers in the Donetsk, Kharkiv, and Chernihiv regions, as well as the town of Slavutych, due to a Russian attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
04 January 2026
Ukraine adds 423 MW of additional capacity in 2025 through special auctions for ancillary services
In 2025, winners of special auctions held by Ukrenergo for ancillary services commissioned 423 MW of new energy facilities.
Power outages to affect most Ukrainian regions on Monday – Ukrenergo
In most regions of Ukraine, scheduled hourly power outages will be in effect for household consumers on Monday, January 5, while industrial users will face capacity restrictions.
Vucic announces launch date for refinery owned by Russia
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Sunday, January 4, that a Serbian oil refinery owned by Russia and under U.S. sanctions will resume operations on January 17 or 18 after receiving a temporary license.
Investment activity declining, industrial modernization stalling in Russia, FISU reports
Imports of machinery, equipment and vehicles to Russia have fallen by 8.7%, directly indicating a contraction in investment activity and worsening prospects for industrial modernization.
03 January 2026
Russian economy rapidly heading for recession – Ukraine’s intel
The Russian economy is rapidly moving toward a recession, a trend acknowledged by analytical bodies close to the Kremlin.
Zaporizhzhia NPP loses power due to hostilities — Ministry of Energy
Overnight, as a result of hostilities, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, temporarily occupied by Russia, lost power supply from one of its high-voltage lines.
Russia's era of superprofits from oil and gas sector ends — CCD
Russia has acknowledged that the era of superprofits from the oil and gas sector has come to an end.
02 January 2026
Ukraine secures record $45B in security assistance in 2025 – up nearly 30%
Ukraine managed to secure more than $45 billion in international security assistance in 2025. This is the highest figure since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Electricity consumption increases by more than 21% on Friday — Ukrenergo
As of 9:30 a.m. on January 2, electricity consumption in Ukraine was 21.2% higher than it had been the previous day.
Russian economy slips into stagnation as GDP grows by just 0.1% in November
In November 2025, Russia’s GDP grew by only 0.1% year-on-year. This is the worst result since early 2023 and indicates that the Russian economy is entering a phase of stagnation.
01 January 2026
Russia's industry enters phase of structural stagnation – intelligence
The results of 2025 indicate that Russia's industry has shifted into stagnation following a brief period of growth driven by a sharp increase in defense spending in 2023-2024.
31 December 2025
Cargo throughput via ports reached 76.1 million tonnes this year – Kuleba
A total of 76.1 million tonnes of cargo passed through Ukraine's ports this year, including 67.8 million tonnes via the Odesa ports.