This week, Chernihiv Region received a new batch of generators provided under a government programme of the Republic of Latvia. First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine – Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal announced this.

“This year alone, the Latvian Government has supplied Chernihiv Region with 30 generators with capacities ranging from 80 to 650 kW, and another 30 generators are expected. This is a significant contribution to strengthening the energy resilience of this frontline region ahead of winter,” he stressed.

During a working visit to Chernihiv Region, First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine – Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal visited several energy facilities in the region that are regularly targeted by Russian attacks.

“The main focus is on key electrical substations that ensure electricity distribution and transmission. The enemy systematically attacks them. Repair crews work around the clock and restore damaged equipment as soon as the security situation allows. We thank energy workers for their hard work!” Denys Shmyhal emphasised.

First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine – Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal chaired a meeting of the Energy Headquarters, where he heard reports from the responsible ministries, energy company executives, and the Kyiv Regional and City authorities.

The Government has launched the eOpora website, a single platform bringing together existing national and regional support programmes, practical advice and official contacts to help different groups of the population, homeowners’ associations, institutions and businesses prepare for winter 2026–2027.

The platform features support programmes for businesses and households to help them secure independent and backup power supplies, develop their own generation capacity and install energy storage systems.

Energy infrastructure is Russia’s primary target ahead of winter. The enemy is deliberately striking transformers and high-voltage transmission networks that carry electricity between regions. As a result, the power system has temporarily lost some of its capacity to transmit electricity to consumers.

How Does This Affect the Introduction of Electricity Restrictions?

- In recent weeks, Russia has intensified its attacks on energy infrastructure. The enemy is targeting energy equipment and high-voltage transmission networks that carry electricity between regions. As a result, the power system has temporarily lost some of its capacity to transmit electricity to consumers.

- Russian attacks are making repair work more difficult. As soon as the security situation allows, energy workers begin restoring damaged equipment to reconnect consumers as quickly as possible.

In recent weeks, Russia has significantly intensified its attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. The enemy is deliberately targeting power lines and transformers, disrupting electricity supplies to consumers.

Energy workers are working around the clock to repair equipment as quickly as possible, stabilise the power system and restore electricity to Ukrainian homes.

By Order No. 394 dated 20 August 2026, the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine announced a competitive selection of candidates for three positions of independent members of the Supervisory Board of the Limited Liability Company Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine.

The eOpora website is now live, bringing together existing national and regional support programmes, practical advice and official contact details in one place to help households and businesses prepare for winter 2026–2027. Visit the website to find out what support is available to you and make use of the practical guidance.

At the proposal of the Ministry of Energy, the Government has extended the Public Service Obligations (PSOs) on the electricity market until 30 April 2027.

As First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine – Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal noted, this will keep household electricity prices unchanged.