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Ukraine's Ministry of Energy faces significant challenges as Russian attacks on energy infrastructure persist. Recent strikes on facilities in multiple regions have led to widespread power outages, with emergency crews working tirelessly to restore supply. The Ministry reports that these aggressive tactics aim to complicate energy system recovery, further compounded by cyberattacks. In addition to these external pressures, the Ministry confronts internal issues with Energy Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk resigning amid corruption allegations investigated by NABU. Despite these upheavals, efforts to stabilize the energy system continue, with partial successes in restoring power supply and maintaining essential services. The Ministry emphasizes zero tolerance for corruption as it strives to enhance energy security and resilience.

What led to the resignation of Energy Minister Hrynchuk?

Energy Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk's resignation follows allegations of corruption related to the embezzlement of funds in the energy sector. The ongoing investigation by NABU has implicated several individuals, prompting Hrynchuk to step down to ensure transparency and uphold the Ministry's commitment to zero tolerance for corruption. This move seeks to reinforce public trust as the Ministry continues its efforts in energy sector reforms and security.

How is Ukraine's energy infrastructure being impacted by Russian attacks?

Ukraine's energy infrastructure experiences severe disruptions due to persistent Russian attacks targeting electricity generation, transmission, and distribution facilities. These assaults aim to weaken the energy system's stability. The Ministry of Energy reports ongoing efforts by energy companies to restore supply, mitigate the damage, and support consumers affected by blackouts. The Ministry also emphasizes the need for stronger international support to fortify energy security.

What actions is the Ministry of Energy taking to address the power outage situation?

In response to widespread power outages, the Ministry of Energy coordinates extensive restoration efforts across affected regions. Teams are working round the clock to repair damaged infrastructure and restore supply. The Ministry's strategy includes prioritizing critical infrastructure and municipal consumers to ensure continuity of essential services. Despite challenges, gradual stabilization of the energy system is underway, although power cuts and outages may persist as part of planned measures to manage demand and resources effectively.

How has the Ministry of Energy responded to corruption allegations within the sector?

The Ministry of Energy adopts a firm stance against corruption by cooperating with investigative bodies like NABU to root out any illicit activities within the sector. The resignation of Energy Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk amid related allegations underscores the Ministry's commitment to ethical governance. Ensuring accountability and transparency remains a priority, as the Ministry intensifies efforts to reform and strengthen the sector's integrity and public trust.

What measures is the Ministry of Energy implementing to secure the energy infrastructure?

The Ministry of Energy is enhancing the security of Ukraine's energy infrastructure by boosting protection levels of facilities and strengthening air defenses against aerial assaults. Additionally, it is collaborating with international partners to improve resilience against cyberattacks, a growing threat exacerbating the physical damage caused by strikes. These strategic actions aim to safeguard Ukraine's energy sector from ongoing aggression while ensuring reliable service delivery to consumers.

How are cyberattacks affecting Ukraine's energy sector efforts?

Cyberattacks against Ukraine's energy facilities are intensifying, often accompanying Russian military assaults on physical infrastructure. These digital attacks aim to destabilize operations, disrupt services, and exacerbate recovery challenges. The Ministry of Energy is working with international partners to implement robust cybersecurity measures to counteract these threats and enhance the sector's resilience in maintaining stability and protecting critical infrastructure.

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Russia strikes Ukraine’s energy sector again: where the damage is Energy facilities hit in 7 regions – Ministry of Energy The enemy has once again launched a massive missile and drone strike on energy infrastructure facilities in Kharkiv, Chernihiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Cherkasy and Donetsk regions. 1 575 0 Previously in trend: Attacks on the energy sector

energy sector Enemy targets energy infrastructure. Emergency outages introduced in several regions – Ministry of Energy Russia is once again attacking Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. 3 406 5 Previously in trend: Attacks on the energy sector Massive combination attack

Power outages in most regions Ruscists attacks energy facilities in four regions. Power outage schedules in effect – Energy Ministry The enemy has struck energy facilities in Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy, Kherson and Donetsk oblasts. Repair and restoration work is under way at the damaged energy infrastructure facilities. 1 293 2 Previously in trend: Attacks on the energy sector

Power outage schedules Russian forces attack energy infrastructure in five regions – Ministry of Energy The enemy has attacked energy infrastructure in Kharkiv, Sumy, Chernihiv, Odesa and Donetsk regions. Repair and restoration work is ongoing at the damaged energy facilities. 808 3 Previously in trend: Attacks on the energy sector

energy system Russia has launched over 150 missiles and more than 2,000 drones at Ukraine’s energy system since October – Energy Ministry Russian forces launched over 150 missiles and more than 2,000 drones at Ukraine’s energy system in October and early November. 538 8 Previously in trend: ttacks on the energy sector

Hrynchuk Energy Minister Hrynchuk has resigned The head of the Ministry of Energy, Svitlana Hrynchuk, has submitted her resignation. 11 660 89 Previously in trend: Energy sector corruption

Russia’s attacks on the energy sector: three regions targeted by the enemy Russia attacked energy facilities in three regions, - Ministry of Energy On the night of 11 November, Russian occupation forces attacked energy infrastructure in three regions of Ukraine. 2 220 4 Previously in trend: ttacks on the energy sector

Svitlana Hrynchuk Hrynchuk on the NABU investigation: Zero tolerance for corruption (updated) All persons whose guilt in embezzlement of funds in the energy sector is proven must be held accountable. 7 835 74 Previously in trend: Searches at Halushchenko’s home Energy sector corruption

Corruption in the energy sector: Minister Hrynchuk appears in NABU recordings Corruption in energy sector: Minister Hrynchuk appears in NABU recordings, - Zhelezniak The current Minister of Energy, Svitlana Hrynchuk, appears in NABU recordings as part of an investigation into corruption in the energy sector. 7 356 25 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

Russia has changed its tactics for attacking the energy system Enemy has changed tactics of attacks on energy sector to complicate restoration of power supply - Ministry of Energy Russian forces have changed their tactics for striking energy infrastructure and are now attempting to simultaneously target power generation facilities and electricity transmission and distribution networks in order to complicate the restoration of power supply. 3 139 27 Previously in trend: ttacks on the energy sector

Power outage on 9 November Energy system is being stabilised after Russian attack. Most difficult situation is in Kharkiv, Sumy and Poltava regions - Ministry of Energy Energy companies are gradually stabilising the system after the latest massive attack by the Russian Federation. The situation in Ukraine's energy system after Russia's massive attack on the night of 8 November remains difficult, as this attack was one of the most severe for the energy sector since the start of the full-scale war. 6 636 39 Previously in trend: Power outages ttacks on the energy sector

The state of the energy sector after the Russian attack Ukraine’s energy supply system has been partially stabilised, and power cuts are necessary step - Ministry of Energy Ukraine's energy infrastructure has been targeted by a large-scale ballistic attack. The energy supply system has now been partially stabilised, but hourly power cuts have had to be introduced. 6 911 56 Previously in trend: ttacks on the energy sector

The enemy struck the energy sector on November 8 Enemy attacked energy sector in 5 regions, there are power outages and hourly power cuts - Ministry of Energy The enemy attacked energy infrastructure facilities in the Kyiv, Kirovohrad, Poltava, Kharkiv, and Dnipropetrovsk regions. Currently, the restoration of energy infrastructure is underway after the massive shelling. 2 049 7 Previously in trend: ttacks on the energy sector Massive combination attack

Russia struck energy infrastructure in several regions on 7 November Ruscists struck energy facilities in four regions,- Ministry of Energy Russian occupiers have struck energy infrastructure in several regions of Ukraine. 1 976 1 Previously in trend: ttacks on the energy sector Shelling of energy and gas infrastructure

Russian forces hit coal enterprises in Donetsk region Ruscists hit coal enterprises in Donetsk region with KABs: they are no longer operational Russian forces have shelled coal industry enterprises in the Donetsk region. 796 1 Previously in trend: ttacks on the energy sector

Part of Ukraine is without power Russia has again attacked energy facilities: entire Donetsk region and parts of Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and Chernihiv regions have been left without power, - Ministry of Energy Today, November 2, Russian troops again launched attacks on energy facilities. 1 553 1 Previously in trend: ttacks on the energy sector

Russian drone attacks caused new power outages in Ukraine Russian drone attacks caused new power outages in Ukraine. Power outage schedules are in effect, - Ministry of Energy As of the morning of 31 October, a number of regions have experienced new power outages due to drone attacks on energy facilities. Throughout the day, hourly power cuts and power restrictions for industrial consumers will be in effect across Ukraine. 2 005 3 Previously in trend: ttacks on the energy sector

Russia shelled Ukraine’s power system: power outages in several regions Massive Russian attack: over 700 settlements without power, restoration work ongoing – Ministry of Energy As a result of the third massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure since the beginning of the month, some consumers in several regions were left without electricity. 1 157 0 Previously in trend: ttacks on the energy sector

Part of Ukraine is left without power Russia attacked energy infrastructure of two regions. Power outages will be in effect throughout day, - Ministry of Energy The enemy attacked the energy infrastructure of the Chernihiv and Donetsk regions. Energy workers are working around the clock to restore power supply to consumers. 1 063 0 Previously in trend: Power outages ttacks on the energy sector

Energy Ministry names four regions with the most critical power situation Most difficult power supply situation in Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Odesa regions – Energy Ministry The Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Odesa regions are currently experiencing the most difficult power supply situation. 984 4 Previously in trend: ttacks on the energy sector

Russian strikes on energy infrastructure damaged facilities in a number of regions. Russian troops have been striking energy infrastructure since last night, massive attack continues, - Ministry of Energy All night on Wednesday, 22 October, the enemy struck at the country's energy infrastructure. 4 799 9 Previously in trend: ttacks on the energy sector

Chernihiv and the region are without power Enemy UAVs are constantly circling over damaged facilities in Chernihiv region. It is impossible to start repairs. This is deliberate act of terrorism, - Ministry of Energy Due to the constant terror of Russian drones, energy workers are unable to begin restoration work in the Chernihiv region. 1 849 21 Previously in trend: ttacks on the energy sector

Strike on an energy facility in the Prykarpattia region Russia is deliberately targeting transmission, distribution and local generation facilities, complicating restoration of electricity supply, - Ministry of Energy In autumn 2025, Russian troops changed their approach to attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, concentrating their strikes on specific regions and facilities. 844 1 Previously in trend: ttacks on the energy sector

Russia attacked Ukraine’s gas infrastructure for the sixth time in October Dozens of missiles and hundreds of UAVs: Russia attacked gas infrastructure for sixth time in October. There are casualties - Ministry of Energy On the night of October 16, Russian troops again launched a massive strike on Ukraine's gas infrastructure. This is the sixth attack since the beginning of October. 1 408 12 Previously in trend: Shelling of energy and gas infrastructure

Electricity consumption is growing Enemy attacked power facilities in several regions, emergency blackouts have been canceled, hourly blackouts are in effect in Cherkasy region - Ministry of Energy During the night, the enemy once again launched drone strikes on energy facilities in several regions. As a result, consumers in several regions, including the Dnipropetrovsk region, are without power this morning. 688 3 Previously in trend: Power outages ttacks on the energy sector

Energy sector recovers after shelling Enemy attacked energy facilities in Kharkiv and Sumy regions, and consumption restrictions are in effect in Chernihiv region, - Ministry of Energy The enemy has struck the energy infrastructure of the Kharkiv and Sumy regions. Energy specialists are working around the clock to restore power supply to consumers. 562 1 Previously in trend: ttacks on the energy sector

When will the heating season begin? Cabinet of Ministers has not changed start date of heating season, it will begin as planned – Ministry of Energy False information about the start date of the heating season is actively circulating online. The government’s resolution on imposing special obligations (PSO) on the gas market, which mentions November 1, 2025, has nothing to do with the actual start of heating in residential buildings. 6 822 25 Previously in trend: heating season

Ukraine is preparing to build small reactors Ukraine plans to build small nuclear reactors: they will replace coal-fired power plants Ukraine wants to build small nuclear reactors. According to Censor.NET, the Ministry of Energy supports the idea of introducing such facilities and has already created a special working group to develop a plan for their implementation. 9 670 108 Previously in trend: building of NPP Situation at NPP

Energy Enemy again attacked energy and gas transportation infrastructure facilities, there are consequences in 3 regions - Ministry of Energy This night, the enemy again attacked the energy and gas transportation infrastructure of Ukraine. 2 468 9 Previously in trend: ttacks on the energy sector

Almost $38 billion is needed to clear priority areas in Ukraine of mines Massive attack by Russia: occupiers strike Ukrainian energy infrastructure On the night of October 10, Russian invaders launched a massive attack on Ukraine with drones and various types of missiles. 5 006 21 Previously in trend: ttacks on the energy sector

blackout, shutdown, electricity, light, darkness No prolonged power and gas outages are expected yet, - Ministry of Energy Scenarios for the heating season have been developed taking into account all possible challenges, but it is too early to talk about long-term electricity and gas outages for consumers. 1 732 16 Previously in trend: Shelling of energy and gas infrastructure

Russian strikes on energy infrastructure damage facilities in several regions After attacks by Russian Federation, power outages in Sumy, Chernihiv, and Kharkiv regions, - "Ukrenergo" Power outages have been reported as a result of enemy attacks on energy facilities. Emergency power cuts are in effect in Shostka and the Chernihiv region. Energy facilities have been damaged in the Kharkiv region. 2 514 8 Previously in trend: ttacks on the energy sector

energy G7+ Group holds emergency meeting due to Russia’s strikes on Ukrainian energy sector The G7+ group held an emergency meeting due to Russia's attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. 2 829 16 Previously in trend: ttacks on the energy sector

energy sector Russia launched massive attack on Ukraine’s energy and gas facilities in several regions, - Ministry of Energy On the night of 3 October, Russian troops launched missile and drone strikes on energy facilities in various regions of Ukraine, including gas transportation infrastructure. 2 206 10 Previously in trend: Shelling of energy and gas infrastructure

restoration, electricity, repair, light UAV attack: consumers in several regions are partially without power. Most difficult situation is in Sumy and Chernihiv regions, - Ministry of Energy Due to enemy drone strikes in several regions of Ukraine, consumers have been partially cut off from electricity. Power engineers are carrying out repairs and restoring supply, with priority given to critical infrastructure and municipal consumers. 1 092 13 Previously in trend: Power outages

A blackout occurred at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant on 1 October Blackout at Chornobyl NPP after Russian strike on Slavutych power infrastructure A blackout occurred at the Chornobyl nuclear power plant due to Russian shelling of the energy facility in the town of Slavutych on 1 October. 3 309 11 Previously in trend: Power outages Blackout at Chornobyl NPP

Zaporizhzhia NPP suffers another blackout Blackout at ZNPP: this is tenth during Russian occupation On Tuesday, September 23, the tenth blackout occurred at Zaporizhzhia NPP since the beginning of the Russian occupation of the plant. 774 6 Previously in trend: Russia’s occupation of ZNPP

strike on the energy sector Enemy launched massive attack on thermal power generation facility in Kyiv region, - Ministry of Energy Russia has attacked the Ukrainian energy system. One of the thermal generation facilities in the Kyiv region came under massive fire. 8 351 71 Previously in trend: ttacks on the energy sector

Russia strikes energy sector in 6 regions What is known Energy and gas infrastructure facilities attacked by Russian troops in 6 regions - Ministry of Energy On the night of August 27, Russian occupation forces struck Ukrainian energy and gas infrastructure facilities in six regions. 1 986 8 Previously in trend: ttacks on the energy sector

The enemy carried out massive shelling of one of the thermal power plants Ruscists massively attacked one of TPP - Ministry of Energy On the night of July 24, the enemy carried out a massive shelling of one of the thermal power plants (TPPs) in Ukraine. 2 871 3 Previously in trend: ttacks on the energy sector

Smoke in the ZNPP area Smoke in vicinity of ZNPP is related to forest fire, no threat to nuclear safety at present - Ministry of Energy According to the International Atomic Energy Agency, the smoke in the vicinity of the ZNPP is due to a forest fire at a safe distance from the plant site. 547 3 Previously in trend: Russia’s occupation of ZNPP

The Ministry of Energy reported that the power system remains balanced Situation in energy sector this summer is much better than last year, - Ministry of Energy The situation with electricity generation this summer is much better than the previous one and does not imply any restrictions on the population and industry. 586 12

ЗАЕС знеструмлена повністю через удар РФ 4 липня Russian strike causes blackout at occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP – Ministry of Energy On July 4, Russian occupiers caused a blackout at the temporarily occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. 1 481 12 Previously in trend: attack on the ZNPP Russia’s occupation of ZNPP

energy sector "The situation is much better than last year": Energy Ministry says power system remains stable despite seasonal load Despite rising temperatures and increased load on the grid, Ukraine’s energy system remains stable, with all necessary balance calculations made based on last year’s experience. 33 0

IAEA Director General Grossi arrives in Ukraine IAEA Director General Grossi arrives in Ukraine: meets with Halushchenko. PHOTO Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, arrived in Ukraine on 3 June for a visit. He met with Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko. 538 5 Previously in trend: Grossi visit to Ukraine and Russia

Electric power transmission Over 1,200 power grid disruptions in two months due to Russian attacks – Ministry of Energy Over 1,200 power grid disruptions have occurred over the past two months as a result of Russian shelling. 268 1 Previously in trend: ttacks on the energy sector Restoration of the power grid

energy sector Ukraine is ready to help Europe restore power grids after massive power outages – Ministry of Energy Ukraine is ready to assist European countries in restoring stable power systems after massive power outages. 4 635 12 Previously in trend: Massive power outages in Europe

Russian attacks on the energy sector Donor contributions to Ukraine’s Energy Support Fund reached €1.2 billion - Ministry of Energy Over the three years of the Energy Support Fund's existence, donor contributions, including states, private companies, corporations, and international organizations, have reached 1.2 billion euros. 287 1 Previously in trend: Support of Ukrainian energy

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