- As a result of hostilities and attacks on energy infrastructure facilities, some consumers in the Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, Cherkasy and Kharkiv regions remain temporarily without electricity supply.
- Power engineers are working in an enhanced mode to restore electricity supply to all consumers as quickly as possible. Restoration works are ongoing around the clock.
First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine – Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal held a meeting with representatives of the Independent Trade Union of Miners of Ukraine, during which he outlined the planned measures aimed at addressing challenges in the sector.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a decision to launch the second stage of the tender for the construction of new generation capacity. The initiative concerns the development of new flexible generation facilities required to strengthen the resilience of the power system and ensure electricity supply to regions most affected by russian attacks.
As noted by First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine – Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal, the tender envisages the construction of 1,322 MW of capacity in the regions experiencing the most significant electricity shortages:
As part of the Ukrainian Energy Initiative launched by the UN Global Compact in Ukraine, an online course titled “Energy Specialist” has been launched to support the training and retraining of professionals for the energy sector.
The programme is implemented within the framework of promoting talent development in the energy industry and aims to strengthen the sector’s human capital capacity amid the recovery and modernization of Ukraine’s energy system.
First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal took part in the Congress of the Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine.
In his address to participants, the Minister of Energy stressed that during the past winter, more than 15,000 workers from the energy sector and related critical services restored electricity supply to homes and businesses under exceptionally difficult conditions following Russian attacks.
First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal, together with Siemens Energy CEO Christian Bruch, visited one of Kyiv’s energy facilities.
Denys Shmyhal showed the partners the destruction caused by Russian strikes and thanked the company for its substantial support during the winter period, which helped Ukraine’s power system withstand significant challenges.
The parties discussed preparations for the next winter season, the priority needs of Ukrainian energy companies, and opportunities for expanding cooperation.
- As a result of hostilities and attacks on energy infrastructure facilities, some consumers in the Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, Kherson and Kharkiv regions remain temporarily without electricity supply.
- Power engineers are working in an enhanced mode to restore electricity supply to all consumers as quickly as possible. Restoration works are ongoing around the clock.
- Due to adverse weather conditions, more than 30 settlements in the Zhytomyr, Kyiv and Cherkasy regions remain without electricity supply. Repair crews are carrying out restoration works.
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Italy to Ukraine Carlo Formosa and Director of the Energy Community Secretariat Artur Lorkowski signed an agreement on a new partner contribution to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund. This was announced by First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal on his Telegram channel.
First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal held a meeting with the renewed Supervisory Board of NPC Ukrenergo.
The parties discussed cooperation and the implementation of shared priorities, primarily related to ensuring the stable operation of Ukraine’s power system under wartime conditions.
For energy workers, it is also a reminder that even in the most difficult times, we remain true to ourselves, honour our traditions, and preserve light both in our homes and in our hearts.
After exhausting shifts, repairs under shelling, and sleepless nights, Ukrainian energy workers continue to demonstrate every day that our strength lies in our people, in mutual support, and in love for our country.
The vyshyvanka is the code of the nation. Light is what allows this code to endure.
Happy Vyshyvanka Day!
