Overview
- Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal told parliament that every Ukrainian power plant has been hit, citing 612 attacks on energy infrastructure last year.
- Kyiv’s mayor said the capital needs 1,700 megawatts but is receiving roughly half, with about 100 apartment buildings still without heat.
- Authorities eased curfews so residents can access heating and charging centers at night, while hospitals and schools remain top priority for scarce power and heat.
- State companies were instructed to secure imported electricity equal to at least 50% of their consumption, and officials reported fuel reserves for just over 20 days.
- President Volodymyr Zelensky reported nationwide demand of about 18 gigawatts versus 11 gigawatts available, as aid groups warn of heightened hypothermia risk for vulnerable people.