Norway has announced an additional contribution of NOK 100 million (approximately USD 10 million) to support the restoration of the New Safe Confinement at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, which was damaged as a result of a Russian drone attack.
Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine Anatolii Kutsevol took part in a coordination meeting of donors to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, organized by the Energy Community Secretariat in Vienna, and briefed international partners on Ukraine’s key priorities for preparations for the upcoming autumn-winter period and for strengthening the resilience of the energy sector.
- As a result of hostilities and attacks on energy infrastructure, a number of consumers in Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Sumy, Kharkiv and Chernihiv regions remain temporarily without electricity supply.
- Energy workers are making every effort to restore electricity supply to all affected consumers as quickly as possible. Restoration works are ongoing around the clock.
- No electricity consumption restrictions are forecast for today. Consumers are advised to follow updates from their distribution system operators through official communication channels.
During a working visit to Kharkiv Region, First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal presented state awards to energy sector workers.
During his working visit to Kharkiv Region, First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal visited a hospital where a solar power plant (SPP) has been installed under a joint initiative of the European Commission, the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine, and the Ministry of Health of Ukraine.
As part of his working visit to Kharkiv Region, First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal visited key heat and power generation facilities in the region. In particular, he inspected the progress of works aimed at strengthening protective structures at energy facilities.
As part of his working visit to Kharkiv Region, First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal chaired a coordination meeting with the leadership of the Regional Military Administration, the City of Kharkiv, and energy companies regarding preparations for the 2026/27 autumn-winter period.
The meeting focused on preparations of energy facilities and electricity networks for winter, as well as the current status of infrastructure recovery and protection measures and the availability of necessary equipment.
Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine Anatolii Kutsevol held a meeting with the Heads of Mission of EU Member States on the sidelines of the IAEA Board of Governors meeting in Vienna, where he informed international partners about the current security situation surrounding Ukraine’s nuclear facilities and the consequences of Russia’s aggression for nuclear and radiation safety in Ukraine.
The Verkhovna Rada has approved amendments to the State Budget that will provide additional funding to ensure the safe operation of the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant and the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone. This was announced by First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine and Minister of Energy of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal.
Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine Hanna Lihun took part in the opening of the semi-final stage of the professional skills competition for emergency dispatch service teams of Gas Distribution Networks of Ukraine LLC.
The competition brings together teams representing the company’s regional branches from across the country. Its purpose is to enhance the professional training of personnel, improve practical emergency response skills, and facilitate the exchange of experience among specialists in the gas distribution sector.
