Ukrenergo: There is certain capacity shortage in power system
As of June 8, there is a certain power shortage in the power system, and NPC Ukrenergo calls on Ukrainians to save electricity during the evening peak hours.
Economy
Kazakhstan, Armenia, Hong Kong blocking payments from Russia over "parallel imports" of electronics - media
Banks in Armenia, Kazakhstan, and Hong Kong have lately been blocking payments from Russian companies for processors, microcircuits, and other electronics supplied through "parallel import" schemes.
Water reserves for cooling ZNPP rectors may be enough for several months - IAEA
At the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, work is ongoing to ensure a sufficient supply of water for cooling the reactors in case it stops coming from the Kakhovka Reservoir following the explosion at the Kakhovka HPP dam.
Lviv Airport could be reopened as part of “humanitarian corridor” - regional administration
The Danylo Halytskyi Lviv International Airport can resume its operations within a humanitarian corridor initiative.
Shmyhal: Program for Ukraine's accession to OECD launched
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal together with Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Mathias Cormann and UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly launched the OECD Program for Ukraine within the framework of the initial dialogue on joining the Organization.
Creation of full-fledged stock market discussed at government meeting – Shmyhal
At a meeting with representatives of the Ministry of Economy and the National Securities and Stock Market Commission, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal discussed the creation of a full-fledged stock market in Ukraine.
07 June 2023
About 129 substations flooded in Kherson - Ministry of Energy
As of June 7, the power system is operating stably, but 20,000 consumers are without power due to the explosion of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant and flooding, 129 transformer substations are flooded in Kherson, and two solar power plants are flooded in Mykolaiv region.
Construction of new HPP may cost about $1 billion - Ministry of Economy
The construction of a new hydroelectric power plant could cost about $1 billion, as it is not only about installing new hydraulic units, but also about restoring the integrity of a huge dam.
IAEA chief to lead mission to Zaporizhzhia NPP
The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, said he would personally head the mission that will deploy to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant next week after the Russians blew up the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant in Ukraine.
Shmyhal: Russian terrorist act of Kakhovka HPP explosion will not affect energy system
The Russian terrorist act of the Kakhovka HPP dam explosion will not affect the operation of Ukraine's energy system.
Ukraine, France sign agreement on official debt service suspension
Ukraine and France have signed an Agreement on public debt repayment suspension, which will reduce the debt burden on Ukraine’s state budget and direct funds to finance priority needs.
Ecologist: Crimea may be left without water for 10-15 years after Russians blow up Kakhovka HPP
As a result of Russian invaders' explosion of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant (HPP), the temporarily occupied Crimea may be left without water for 10-15 years. This will have huge negative consequences for agriculture throughout the region and a massive fish kill that could cause outbreaks of infectious diseases.
Ukraine's international reserves reach $37.3B — NBU
Ukraine's international reserves, according to preliminary data, reached $37.3 billion as of June 1, 2023.
Restoration Agency, Chamber of Commerce to develop infrastructure projects
The State Agency for Restoration and Development of Infrastructure and the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry signed a memorandum of cooperation on the development and implementation of infrastructure projects.
06 June 2023
Nova Kakhovka dam blast: Govt allocates over UAH 2.3B to provide regions with water
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has allocated UAH 1.5 billion for the construction of two new main water pipelines and UAH 846 million for providing the regions with drinking water following Russia's destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam.
Crops in three regions endangered due to explosion of Kakhovka HPP - Haidu
Agricultural crops in Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipro regions are under threat of destruction because these regions have been using water from the Kakhovka Reservoir for irrigation due to annual droughts.
Experts: Vegetable, horticultural industry in southern Ukraine may disappear due to Kakhovka HPP explosion
Vegetable and horticultural production in the southern regions of Ukraine may disappear as a result of the Russians' blowing up of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant. Technologies for growing many crops in the central regions need to be developed.
In case of lack of water for ZNPP cooling, there is action algorithm - Energoatom
The explosion of Kakhovka HPP does not directly affect the operation of Zaporizhzhia NPP. An algorithm of measures for the operation of the plant and personnel has been developed in case the water of the Kakhovka reservoir is not enough to recharge the cooling pond.
EU extends restrictions on agri-imports from Ukraine until mid-September
The European Union will extend until September 15, 2023, the exceptional and extraordinary measures adopted in May on imports of Ukrainian grain to the five EU countries on the border with Ukraine.
IAEA: No immediate threat to nuclear safety at ZNPP
There is no immediate threat to nuclear safety at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant due to the explosion of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant (HPP) by Russian invaders.
Kakhovka HPP’s explosion may pose threat to ZNPP, but situation is under control - Energoatom
The explosion of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant (HPP) by Russian troops could have negative consequences for the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (ZNPP), but the situation is under control.
IAEA provides Ukraine with 5M euros worth of equipment since beginning of war
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has provided Ukraine with equipment for physical and nuclear safety worth 5 million euros.
NBU sells $469M on interbank market in past week
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) sold $468.95 million on the interbank foreign exchange market over the past week.
05 June 2023
Metal girder structure on bridge over the Sula fully assembled
Road builders have fully assembled a metal girder structure on the bridge over the Sula on the H-08 Boryspil-Mariupol motorway.
EC not yet decided to extend ban on agri-imports from Ukraine
The European Commission (EC) is still discussing possible trade remedies for agricultural imports from Ukraine to five neighboring EU countries. A final decision on this has not yet been made and may be announced later in the day.
Ukrainian businesses can join eRecovery programme
From now on, businesses that sell building materials and provide housing repair services have the opportunity to connect to the eRecovery state aid programme.
Ukraine's Black Box project causes over $700M in damage to Russians in May
Black Box, a joint secret project of the Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry, the Come Back Alive Foundation and blogger Ihor Lachenkov, has already caused more than $700 million in losses to the Russian invaders in the last month alone.
03 June 2023
Russians looting state-owned agri-companies in temporarily occupied Kherson region
The Russian invasion forces are transporting from the temporarily occupied territories of Kherson region to Crimea agricultural machinery belonging to the state-owned enterprises.
Russian strikes leave six regions in partial blackout
In Donetsk region, power supplies were cut off to 34 settlements due to ongoing hostilities, while some household consumers across five more regions remain without electricity due to the previous strikes by Russian invasion forces.