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Throughout the 2024-2025 heating season, Ukraine's energy infrastructure endured nine significant attacks from Russian forces, straining its capacity and intensifying international diplomatic tensions. The Ukrainian government, along with the United States, has actively engaged in discussions to facilitate a partial ceasefire that would protect key energy facilities from further strikes. Despite Kremlin claims accusing Ukraine of violations, both nations reached an agreement to temporarily halt attacks, with the U.S. mediating negotiations for safe energy operations. Meanwhile, additional support is being channeled into rebuilding efforts, as countries like the Netherlands and Italy allocate funds to Ukraine's Energy Support Fund. Despite facing persistent challenges, Ukraine remains committed to restoring its energy sector, eyeing the reconstruction of 3 GW of power capacity in 2025.

How many attacks did Ukraine's energy system endure during the heating season?

During the 2024-2025 heating season, Ukraine's energy infrastructure experienced nine significant attacks conducted by Russian forces. These attacks have placed a considerable strain on the energy capacities and resilience, necessitating international attention and support for rebuilding efforts.

Has there been an agreement on a ceasefire for energy facilities?

Yes, Ukraine, the United States, and Russia have engaged in negotiations leading to a temporary agreement on a partial ceasefire. This agreement includes conditions to refrain from attacking certain energy facilities, aiming to mitigate damage while diplomatic talks continue.

What measures are in place to protect Ukraine's energy infrastructure?

Ukraine has been actively working with international partners, such as the USA, to establish a framework for protecting critical energy infrastructure. Lists of facilities intended to be safeguarded from attacks have been communicated, alongside diplomatic efforts for ceasefire agreements.

What is the role of international contributions to Ukraine's energy sector?

Countries like the Netherlands, Canada, and Italy have pledged financial support to Ukraine's Energy Support Fund. This assistance aims to bolster the repair and restoration of energy infrastructure affected by ongoing attacks and to strengthen its overall resilience.

What are the challenges faced by Ukraine in maintaining its energy network?

Ukraine's energy network faces continuous threats from Russian missile and drone strikes, which target various facilities across the country. The ongoing conflict demands robust defense measures and international diplomatic efforts to ensure stable energy supplies and infrastructure integrity.

What future plans does Ukraine have for its energy infrastructure?

Ukraine plans to restore approximately 3 GW of thermal and hydropower capacities in 2025, focusing on rebuilding its energy sector post-attacks. The government remains committed to securing necessary resources and international support for achieving this target.

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Russian attacks on energy sector Occupiers attacked DTEK’s power facility in Dnipropetrovsk region On 17 April, Russian troops struck again at the energy sector, damaging a DTEK facility in the Dnipropetrovsk region. 1 145 6 Previously in trend: ttacks on the energy sector

Speaker of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Heorhii Tykhyi Russia has violated energy truce more than 30 times – Ministry of Foreign Affairs Russia continues to shell Ukraine's energy infrastructure, violating the agreements on the so-called energy truce. 417 21 Previously in trend: ttacks on the energy sector

Aid from Italy to restore the power system Italy transferred first €25 million tranche to Ukraine as part of €125 million package for restoration of country’s energy system Within the framework of a joint initiative with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the total cost of which is 200 million euros, the Italian government transferred the first tranche of 25 million euros to Ukraine to restore the energy system. 317 13 Previously in trend: Italy’s support for Ukraine

Strikes on the energy sector Russia carried out 9 massive attacks on Ukrainian energy system during heating season - Shmyhal During the 2024/2025 heating season, the Russian army carried out nine massive attacks on the Ukrainian energy system. 180 0 Previously in trend: heating season ttacks on the energy sector

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Lavrov: Russia has handed over list of Ukraine’s "violations" of moratorium on attacks on Russian energy facilities to US and UN Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Russia allegedly adheres to the moratorium on strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure facilities by "one hundred percent." 3 959 23 Previously in trend: work of Black Sea corridor Suspension of attacks on energy facilities

Kremlin may not comply with energy truce Russia may withdraw from "energy truce" - Peskov The spokesman for the Russian dictator Dmitry Peskov said that Russia may not adhere to the "energy truce". 8 260 52 Previously in trend: ttacks on the energy sector

Armed Forces General Staff denies that Ukraine hit Russian energy sector Ukraine has not violated "energy truce", Russia is trying to deceive world – General Staff The statements of the Russian Defense Ministry about Ukraine's alleged violation of the terms of the cessation of attacks on energy facilities are not true. 3 934 37 Previously in trend: ttacks on the energy sector ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

energy sector Ukraine has agreed with US on list of energy facilities for partial ceasefire, - Energy Ministry Ukraine and the United States have agreed on a list of energy facilities that Russia should stop striking as part of a partial ceasefire, which is at odds with the demands voiced by the Russian side. 2 998 26 Previously in trend: ttacks on the energy sector 30-day ceasefire

energy Ukraine has handed over list of energy facilities that cannot be hit by Russia to United States, - Zelenskyy The Ukrainian side has handed over to the United States a list of energy facilities that fall under Washington's initiative to refrain from striking the energy infrastructure of Ukraine and Russia during the truce. 4 821 60 Previously in trend: ttacks on the energy sector ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia 30-day ceasefire

Riyadh talks: what the US agreed with Ukraine and Russia on United States, Ukraine, and Russia have agreed on safe navigation in Black Sea and halt to attacks on energy infrastructure – White House In Saudi Arabia, the US delegation agreed with Ukraine and Russia to ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea and to "develop a mechanism" to ban attacks on the energy infrastructure of both sides. 11 900 121 Previously in trend: Negotiations in Saudi Arabia Ceasefire in the Black Sea

The Netherlands will support Ukraine’s energy sector Netherlands to contribute EUR 65 million to Energy Support Fund for Ukraine The Netherlands will make a contribution to the Energy Support Fund of Ukraine in the amount of 65 million euros, which will be used for the repair campaign. 290 1 Previously in trend: Aid from the Netherlands Support of Ukrainian energy

MFA of the Russian Federation about strikes on the energy sector Zakharova accused Ukraine of allegedly shelling Russian energy facilities: Moscow reserves right to respond The Russian side has accused Ukraine of allegedly "complete non-negotiability and lack of desire for peace" and assured that the Ukrainian military is allegedly striking at Russian energy. 3 460 31 Previously in trend: ttacks on the energy sector Shelling of energy and gas infrastructure ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

Kremlin is lying about cessation of strikes on Ukraine’s energy sector Putin’s order to refrain from strikes on Ukraine’s energy sector is in effect, soldiers comply with it - Peskov The spokesman for the Kremlin dictator Dmitry Peskov said that the Russian military allegedly refrained from striking Ukrainian energy infrastructure. 5 074 42 Previously in trend: ttacks on the energy sector

Zelenskyy on attacks on infrastructure Ukraine will prepare list of civilian infrastructure facilities to be protected from attacks – Zelenskyy To prevent any misunderstandings between the parties regarding possible agreements, Ukraine will prepare and submit a list of civilian infrastructure facilities that must be protected from attacks. 1 210 22 Previously in trend: ttacks on the energy sector ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

Kremlin accuses Ukraine of sabotage. What is known? Kremlin accuses Ukraine of "sabotaging" agreement to stop strikes on energy sector Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that the Kremlin considers the attacks by the Ukrainian Armed Forces on energy facilities in Kuban to be sabotage of the agreements. 12 244 62 Previously in trend: ttacks on the energy sector ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

Zelenskyy named condition under which Ukraine will not attack Russia If Russia does not attack our facilities, we will not attack theirs - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has named the condition under which Ukraine will be ready to stop strikes on Russian targets. 2 636 24 Previously in trend: ttacks on the energy sector ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

Russia shells energy sector after Putin and Trump talk After Putin and Trump’s conversation, Russia struck at Ukraine’s energy sector, - Zelenskyy. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the words of dictator Putin are very different from reality. 4 242 26 Previously in trend: ttacks on the energy sector

Attacks on DTEK facilities Russian Federation massively attacked energy facilities in Dnipropetrovsk and Odesa regions - DTEK On the night of March 15, 2025, Russian troops once again struck the energy sector. This time in the Dnipropetrovsk and Odesa regions. 1 216 5 Previously in trend: ttacks on the energy sector

Canada Canada increases contribution to Ukraine’s Energy Fund to EUR 40 million The Government of Canada has contributed an additional EUR 33.4 million (CAD 50 million) to the Energy Support Fund for Ukraine. From now on, the country's total contribution to the Fund is 40.1 million euros (60 million Canadian dollars). 477 11 Previously in trend: Canada’s aid to Ukraine

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Shelling Russia has attacked energy and gas infrastructure in various regions of Ukraine with missiles and drones On the morning of 7 March, energy and gas infrastructure in different regions of Ukraine came under massive rocket and drone fire again. 7 668 37 Previously in trend: Massive rocket attack Shelling of energy and gas infrastructure

The US State Department terminates support for the restoration of Ukraine’s energy system U.S. State Department terminates support for restoration of Ukraine’s energy system – NBC News This week, the U.S. State Department terminated an initiative of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) that had invested hundreds of millions of dollars in restoring Ukraine's energy system after attacks by the Russian military. 20 239 66 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine USAID funding termination

Shaheds Enemy launched massive strike on power grid of Kharkiv region – RMA On the evening of February 27, Russian troops massively attacked the power system of the Kharkiv region. 3 137 6

Russia attacks Ukraine’s energy system every night Russia attacks Ukraine’s energy system every night - Halushchenko Russian invaders attack the Ukrainian energy system every day and night. Energy facilities of various types are under fire. 965 8 Previously in trend: War

Tajani Italy will join in rebuilding Ukraine’s energy sector, - Italian Foreign Minister Tajani Italy will be actively involved in Ukraine's recovery process, in particular in the restoration of energy infrastructure. 503 3

Consequences of attack on Odesa on 19 February 2025 Zelenskyy on massive attack on Odesa: Russian troops attacked energy sector in freezing weather. Russian representatives lied at meeting in Riyadh. VIDEO Rescue operations are currently underway in Odesa after another Russian attack on the energy infrastructure. 4 358 13 Previously in trend: Negotiations in Saudi Arabia

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Lavrov: US offered to "impose moratorium" on strikes on energy facilities in Russia and Ukraine Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that during talks in Saudi Arabia, the American side proposed a moratorium on strikes on energy facilities in Russia and Ukraine. 8 240 29 Previously in trend: Negotiations in Saudi Arabia

Sybiha warns partners on 80th anniversary of Yalta conference Russia is disconnected from Europe’s energy network - Sybiha Following the successful connection of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania to the European energy system, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called on European partners to make Russia pay for using energy as a weapon. 2 965 21

Strikes on the energy sector We lost lot of generating capacity on Sunday, - Halushchenko The Ukrainian energy sector lost a lot of generating capacity as a result of the shelling on February 2 this year. 20 548 61

Zelenskyy says Ukraine must be provided with air defense against Russian attacks RF does not change its task to destroy Ukrainian energy. Supply of air defense systems should not stop, - Zelenskyy President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the enemy does not change its task of destroying the energy sector of our country, so it is necessary to increase the supply of air defense systems to cover energy facilities. 757 8

There is power outage in Ukraine due to Russian attack Emergency power outages introduced in 7 regions due to Russian missile attack - Ukrenergo On the morning of February 1, 2025, emergency power outages were introduced in a number of regions due to a Russian missile attack. 6 597 2

On February 1, Ruscists struck Poltava region Ruscists attacked Poltava region: energy infrastructure in Myrhorod district damaged, power outages Russian troops attacked the Poltava region. 2 161 2

Hungary was given guarantees of energy security EU provides Hungary with energy security guarantees - Szijjarto The European Union has provided Hungary with energy security guarantees, which Budapest had previously requested. 2 774 16

Shmyhal discusses defense cooperation and sanctions against Russia with Lithuanian Seimas Ukraine plans to restore 3 GW of power capacities in 2025, - Shmyhal This year, Ukraine plans to restore about 3 GW of thermal and hydropower capacities that were damaged by Russian attacks. 1 478 25

Zelenskyy meets with Slovak opposition party leader Šimečka Ukraine is ready to help Slovakia with energy stability and security - Zelenskyy President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Kyiv is ready to help Slovaks with energy, but it is important to understand that the Slovak side supports our country on its way to the EU and NATO. 2 470 18

State of energy sector after shelling of January 15 Shmyhal on today’s shelling: Russian scenario failed. Energy system is operating stably On the morning of January 15, 2025, Russia carried out another massive strike against the Ukrainian energy sector. 2 832 28

Russia’s attack on energy Russia targeted gas infrastructure and energy facilities. At least 30 of over 40 missiles destroyed - Zelenskyy On the morning of January 15, 2025, Russian troops carried out another massive attack on Ukraine. 5 333 31

Strikes on energy sector In Lviv region, two critical infrastructure facilities were hit, there is destruction During the morning massive missile attack, Russian troops attacked the energy infrastructure of the Lviv region. 15 770 30

Enemy tried to strike infrastructure of Prykarpattia region Russian troops targeted critical infrastructure in Prykarpattia: air defense was working, situation under control During the morning massive missile attack, the enemy targeted the critical infrastructure of the Ivano-Frankivsk region. 3 140 6

Power outages begin in Ukraine after morning attack Emergency shutdowns have been applied in a number of regions - Ukrenergo (updated) On the morning of 15 January 2025, Ukraine will take measures to limit electricity consumption due to a massive enemy missile attack. 7 885 16

Maia Sandu Sandu accuses Kremlin of provoking energy crisis in Transnistria Moldovan President Maia Sandu said that the Kremlin provoked the energy crisis in Transnistria by cutting off gas supplies due to Gazprom's breach of contractual obligations. 1 629 11

enemy attacked Putivl community in Sumy region on January 13 Ruscists attack Putivl community in Sumy region: 185 settlements in two districts are without electricity Today, on January 13, a Russian drone crashed on the territory of a critical infrastructure facility in the Putivl community of the Sumy region. 625 2

Dismissal of Energy Minister Halushchenko Resolution on dismissal of Energy Minister Halushchenko registered in Rada A resolution to dismiss Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko from his post has been submitted to parliament. 2 929 16