"Ukrainian statehood has undergone a long and challenging path of formation. Despite centuries of struggle, wars, and occupation, Ukrainians have endured and preserved their state.

On the Day of Ukrainian Statehood, we pay tribute to everyone who, throughout the centuries, has defended the freedom of the Ukrainian people and fought for our independence. We also honour all those who are defending Ukraine today, as well as those on the home front who are strengthening the country's resilience.

Through the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, JSC Mykolaivoblenergo received energy equipment and materials from Denmark worth more than EUR 857,000 during May–June 2026 to support the restoration of electricity networks.

The deliveries included concrete poles for power transmission lines, cables, and high-voltage equipment required to restore damaged electricity infrastructure and ensure a reliable power supply.

Today, the Ukrainian Energy Exchange held the country's first auctions for the sale of electricity under long-term bilateral contracts.

The new mechanism enables market participants to fix electricity prices and volumes in advance for an extended period, improving cost predictability and reducing exposure to market price volatility.

A total of 42 companies participated in the auctions. Standard electricity products with delivery periods covering August and September were offered to market participants.

Ukraine continues its systematic efforts to strengthen the energy resilience of healthcare facilities. Hospitals across the country are deploying alternative power sources to ensure uninterrupted medical services even in the event of disruptions to the power system.

- As a result of ongoing hostilities and attacks on energy infrastructure, some consumers in the Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Odesa, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Chernihiv regions remain temporarily without electricity.

- Power engineers are working around the clock to restore electricity supply to affected households as quickly as possible. Emergency repair and restoration works are ongoing.

- Due to adverse weather conditions, 72 settlements in the Ternopil, Chernihiv, and Kyiv regions remain without electricity. Repair crews are carrying out restoration work.

First Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Energy of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal held an online meeting with IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi to discuss the security situation surrounding Ukraine's nuclear power plants.

"We highly appreciate the IAEA's missions and remain committed to facilitating the work of the Agency's experts at Ukraine's energy facilities. We agreed to continue maintaining close coordination," Denys Shmyhal emphasized.

Through the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, 20 capacitive voltage transformers worth EUR 486,000 have been delivered from Germany for use in four regions of Ukraine.

The equipment will replace transformers damaged as a result of Russia's large-scale attacks. Its installation will strengthen the resilience of Ukraine's unified power system and ensure a more reliable electricity supply for consumers.

- As a result of ongoing hostilities and attacks on energy infrastructure, some consumers in the Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions remain temporarily without electricity supply.

- Power engineers are working around the clock to restore electricity to Ukrainian households as quickly as possible, and restoration efforts continue without interruption.

- Adverse weather conditions have left 29 settlements in the Chernihiv and Sumy regions without electricity. Repair crews are carrying out restoration work.

First Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Energy of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal held an online meeting with World Bank Managing Director of Operations Anna Bjerde to discuss the next stage of their joint work and key priorities.

Denys Shmyhal announced that the Ministry of Energy and the World Bank are moving to the next phase of developing the updated Energy Strategy of Ukraine.

Denmark has made an additional contribution of EUR 10.66 million (DKK 80 million) to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, bringing the Kingdom's total contribution to EUR 78.5 million.