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09 February 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko have approved new support programs for citizens and territorial communities to help them cope with electricity shortages.
Production facilities in the Poltava region came under enemy attack, while strikes on facilities in the Sumy region are still ongoing.
The most difficult energy situation remains in Kyiv: More than 1,400 buildings in the capital are still without heat, and the government is initiating an increase in the Warmth Packages program.
After the massive attack on February 7, nuclear power units are still partially unloaded.
The team of JSC Ukrainian Defense Industry held a meeting with His Excellency Dr. Faleh bin Abdullah Al-Saleh Al-Sulaiman, Governor of Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Defense Development (GADD), to discuss prospects for cooperation, production, and industrial development in the field of defense technologies.
In Russia, wage arrears increased 2.3 times over the past year and reached a record high for the last nine years.
08 February 2026
The State Emergency Service of Ukraine is forming consolidated energy teams that will be able to quickly join efforts to restore electricity and heating in the regions.
First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal stated that Kyiv is expected to bring an additional 9 MW of power online today.
Power shortages and damage prevent the cancellation of emergency power cuts in most regions of Ukraine, but restrictions have been reduced in some regions today.
First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal discussed the development of joint energy and cross-border infrastructure projects with Romanian Minister of Energy Bogdan-Gruia Ivan.
07 February 2026
In Ukraine, on Sunday, February 8, hourly power outage schedules will be in effect for household consumers throughout the entire day, while industrial consumers will face capacity restrictions. In some regions, emergency power outages will continue to be applied.
The energy situation in Ukraine remains extremely difficult, with the loss of power due to Russian attacks overnight and in the morning of February 7 creating a significant additional electricity deficit.
Over several hours, Russian forces attacked the Burshtyn Thermal Power Plant (TPP) with missiles and drones, causing a temporary shutdown of heat and water supply in the town. The plant itself also temporarily ceased operations.
First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal, during a working visit to western regions of Ukraine, inspected electricity infrastructure and the progress of work to strengthen the energy system.
Most regions of Ukraine are currently experiencing emergency power outages, which will be cancelled once the power system stabilizes.
As a result of a massive missile and drone strike by Russian troops on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, nuclear power plants were forced to reduce their generation capacity.
On February 7, Russian strikes targeted substations and 750 kV and 330 kV power lines that form the backbone of Ukraine's power grid, as well as the Burshtyn and Dobrotvir thermal power plants.
US President Donald Trump canceled 25% tariffs on imports from India, imposed due to the purchase of Russian oil, and also announced the possibility of imposing tariffs on countries that continue to trade with Iran.
Russia has launched another massive attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure this morning.
The Russian economy's critical dependence on imports of high-tech products is thwarting the Kremlin's plans to achieve 90% technological independence by 2030.
As of February 1, 2026, Ukraine’s international reserves climbed to USD 57.7 billion, marking a record high.
06 February 2026
Ukraine's First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal held an online meeting with U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright.
At least five artillery strikes by Russian forces have been recorded at the Kherson Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Plant.
Restoration of heat supply at Darnytska Combined Heat and Power Plant (CHPP) in Kyiv in two months is possible only partially. This does not mean that the station’s electricity generation will be restored. Final restoration timelines will be determined after debris removal and a full technical assessment.
In Ukraine's western Zakarpattia region, the Batiovo community has managed to attract more than UAH 10 billion in investment over four years of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine.
05 February 2026
The main topics of the talks between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Kyiv were energy assistance, Poland's participation in PURL, and joint weapons production.
In Kharkiv, due to Russian strikes on critical infrastructure in the morning of February 5, there is no stable electricity supply, with intermittent or complete outages; electric transport has been halted.
In Kyiv, more than 1,100 buildings remain without heating.
The government continues to implement support measures for Ukrainians amid the energy crisis caused by Russian strikes—217 attacks have already been recorded since the beginning of the year.