Russian strikes hit Naftogaz facilities in western Ukraine – CEO
In western Ukraine, as a result of Russian missile strikes in the early hours of Sunday, Naftogaz Group facilities suffered damage.
Economy
- 24.03.2024 20:00
Energy teams repairing equipment in 11 Ukrainian regions following Russian strikes
Power engineers are working to restore electricity supply in 11 regions of Ukraine, where partial power outages occurred as a result of the Russian strikes.
Damage to Ukrainian energy system, excluding latest attack, amounts to $11.5B – energy official
Damages to the Ukrainian energy system since the full-scale invasion, excluding the latest missile and drone barrage aftermath, have reached $11.5 billion.
23 March 2024
If Russia seeks to destroy Dnipro HPP dam, more attacks expected – energy minister
If Russia’s goal is to destroy the Dnipro hydropower plant’s dam, more missile attacks should be expected.
Most difficult situation with electricity remains in Kharkiv region - Ukrenergo
The most difficult situation with power supply remains in the Kharkiv region. There are still disconnected consumers in the Kharkiv and Khmelnytskyi regions, and there are blackout schedules in the Odesa region.
Russia’s latest attack severs backup power supply to Zaporizhzhia NPP
In Dnipropetrovsk region, two main 330 kV overhead lines providing backup power supply to the Zaporizhzha nuclear power plant were disabled as a result of the latest Russian strike.
PM Shmyhal outlines Ukraine’s important financial victories
This week Ukraine has achieved a number of important victories, namely those related to receiving financial assistance from international partners.
Some 400 new international bus routes unlocked for Ukrainian carriers in 2023
Last year the Ukrainian Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development Ministry unlocked 400 new international routes for bus carriers.
More than 210,000 ha already sown with spring crops across Ukraine
Twenty regions across Ukraine have already started the sowing of spring grain and leguminous crops.
22 March 2024
International partners ready to help Ukraine restore Dnipro HPP
Ukrhydroenergo, the operator of Ukraine’s hydropower plants, discussed with international partners assistance in the restoration of the Dnipro hydroelectric plant that suffered a massive Russian missile strike early Friday.
Ukraine, Poland to present joint position on unblocking border
The Ukraine-Poland intergovernmental meeting will take place on March 28, where the parties will present a joint position on unblocking the border from farmers’ protests.
No electricity deficit in Ukraine grid as power system survives Russian pummeling – PM Shmyhal
Ukraine's energy system, which today suffered one of the largest missile and drone strike since the invasion, has withstood the blow as there is no capacity shortage in the grid and none is predicted.
Physical protection systems at energy facilities “performed effectively” on Friday - expert
Physical protection systems installed since Russia’s full-scale invasion at critical energy infrastructure facilities across Ukraine proved quite effective.
Power engineers restore line supplying Zaporizhzhia NPP
The repair crews of Ukrenergo National Power Company have restored a line supplying Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), which was de-energized during Russia’s recent massive attack.
Situation in Ukraine’s energy system controlled despite Russian recent attack – PM Shmyhal
Following Russia’s recent massive missile attack, the situation in Ukraine’s energy system is remaining controlled, and there is no need to introduce power outage schedules all over the country.
Ukrhydroenergo: No threat of dam breach at Dnipro Hydroelectric Power Plant
Firefighters are continuing to put out a fire at the Dnipro Hydroelectric Power Plant following a Russian missile attack, but there is no threat of a dam breach.
Ukrhydroenergo estimates war-related losses at more than EUR 3B
Following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Ukrhydroenergo PrJSC has already suffered more than EUR 3 billion in losses.
Minister Galushchenko: We must force Russia to leave not only occupied ZNPP but global nuclear market
Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko has held an online meeting with Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, Senator Joe Manchin to discuss cooperation in the nuclear and uranium industries, as well as sanctions against Russia’s Rosatom.
Ukraine to direct at least EUR 800M to support SMEs and processing by 2026 - Economy Ministry
The Ukraine Facility Plan, among other things, requires Ukraine to meet four investment indicators, according to the Ministry of Economy.
21 March 2024
Lithuania’s president calls on EU to forward Russian assets to Ukraine ASAP
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda says it is unacceptable to further delay the decision on the use of immobilized Russian assets for the needs of Ukraine.
Polish protesters unblock truck traffic at Ustyluh-Zosin checkpoint
On Thursday, Polish farmers completed the all-Polish rally outside the Zosin checkpoint, where traffic was effectively restored in both directions across the border.
Russia’s anti-European actions require not only military but also political consolidation – Zelensky
Anti-European actions pursued by the Russian Federation require from Europe not only economic but also political consolidation.
Ukrainian, Dutch defense companies sign first documents under security agreement
Ukrainian and Dutch companies operating in the defense industry have signed documents on cooperation.
War forces Ukraine to accelerate energy efficiency efforts – Fareniuk
Prior to the war, Ukraine began to implement energy saving technologies. Now, the war is forcing the country to speed up efforts in this area.
Ukraine may receive next tranche of EUR 1.5B under Ukraine Facility this April
In case of the successful implementation of reforms and positive assessment by the European Commission, Ukraine may receive the next tranche of EUR 1.5 billion in bridge financing as soon as this April.
Ukraine, UK preparing to cooperate in passenger services
The representatives of the competent ministries of Ukraine and the United Kingdom have discussed bilateral cooperation in the field of passenger services.
20 March 2024
Ukraine receives $1.5B from Canada - Shmyhal
Ukraine has received CAD 2 billion ($1.5 billion) from Canada.
Ukraine to start using Ukraine Facility funds today – PM Shmyhal
Ukraine will start using funds received from its European partners under the Ukraine Facility programme to pay pensions, salaries, and other state needs from today.
Ukraine together with UN developing new routes for Grain from Ukraine programme – Zelensky
Ukraine and the UN World Food Programme are developing new routes for the Grain from Ukraine humanitarian programme.