Overview
- New energy minister Denys Shmyhal told parliament that Russia has attacked every Ukrainian power plant, citing 612 strikes on energy assets over the past year.
- Authorities ordered state firms to procure imported electricity covering at least 50% of their consumption, while President Volodymyr Zelensky reported demand at 18 GW versus roughly 11 GW of available capacity.
- Kyiv remains the hardest hit with citywide emergency shutoffs; officials said 127 buildings still lack heat, repairs continue around the clock, and some areas receive only a few hours of power.
- Curfew rules were eased to let residents reach heating hubs, as temperatures plunge to as low as −18 to −20 C and ‘points of invincibility’ provide warmth, charging and hot drinks.
- Fuel reserves stand at just over 20 days, conservation measures are in place prioritizing critical services, and international support includes £20 million from the U.K. and a reported $200 million grant from Norway for energy repairs.