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Energy
600,000 Flee Kyiv as Russia Pushes City Toward ‘Humanitarian Catastrophe’ – Mayor Klitschko
Half of Kyiv without electricity, heating, or water after Russian strikes. Mayor Klitschko urges residents to leave the city as winter crisis worsens.
Jan. 21, 2026
Ukraine
More Than 1 Million in Kyiv Without Power After Russian Strikes, Zelensky Says
The outages followed a large overnight attack in which hundreds of Russian drones and missiles crossed Ukraine’s skies, striking energy facilities across the country.
Jan. 21, 2026
Ukraine
Svyrydenko Unveils New Energy Aid Packages From Partners
The news comes amid a deepening energy crisis in Ukraine, as huge swathes of the country have been plunged into cold and darkness amid fierce Russian attacks on critical infrastructure.
Jan. 20, 2026
War in Ukraine
‘Can’t Even Flush the Toilet’ – Ukrainians Face Unprecedented Crisis as Russia Pounds Energy Grid
As Russia pummels Ukraine in subzero temperatures, locals in Kyiv now find themselves struggling to meet basic needs, in a harsh winter with little respite in sight.
Jan. 20, 2026
Ukraine
Chornobyl Disconnection Raises Nuclear Safety Concerns
The IAEA said Ukraine’s Chornobyl nuclear plant lost all external power after mass Russian attacks damaged key substations and transmission lines critical to nuclear safety.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2026
Ukraine
Zelensky: ‘For Now, I Choose Ukraine’ as Energy Crisis Clouds Davos Trip
The Ukrainian president said resolving the energy crisis is his top priority, leaving his Davos trip uncertain as work continues on security guarantees and a broader prosperity plan.
Jan. 20, 2026
War in Ukraine
Zelensky to Order Extra Pay for Energy Workers Amid Winter Blackouts
“There must be additional monthly payments in light of this emergency situation, for those of our people who work directly on the ground after the strikes,” he said.
Jan. 20, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Warns Russian Strikes on Nuclear Substations Could Lead to ‘Second Chornobyl’
Serhiy Beskrestnov, a Ukrainian expert in electronic warfare, said key substations that connect nuclear plants to the power grid are often located close to reactors – sometimes within a kilometer.
Jan. 19, 2026
War in Ukraine
Power Outages Could Last Over 16 Hours a Day Under New Schedules, Ukraine Warns
Ukraine’s Yasno retail power supplier said new outage schedules mean some regions could face blackouts lasting more than 16 hours a day, with no clear timeline for improvement due to ongoing attacks.
Jan. 19, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukrainians Defy Cold, Russian Strikes at Sub-Zero Street Party
Moscow has been pummelling Ukraine’s power grid with drones and missiles, plunging millions into darkness and cold as temperatures dip as low as -20C.
Jan. 19, 2026
Energy
OPINION: A Low Temperature Holodomor
Russia is attempting to freeze Ukrainians to death. It has substituted cold for the starvation of the 1930s, but the motive is just as barbaric.
Jan. 19, 2026
Energy
Poland Raises Over $250,000 for Generators as Kyiv Freezes After Russian Strikes
Polish donors raised over 1 million zlotys ($250,000) for generators for Kyiv as emergency outages and −20°C (−4°F) cold leave the city without stable heat and power after Russian strikes.
Jan. 18, 2026
Zelensky
Russia Launched Over 1,300 Drones at Ukraine in a Week, Zelensky Says
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia launched more than 1,300 attack drones in the past week, as crews worked to restore power and Ukraine renewed calls for more air defenses.
Jan. 18, 2026
Energy
Ukraine Warns Russia May Target Nuclear Power Substations in New Energy Blackmail
Ukraine’s military intelligence warned Russia is considering strikes on substations supplying nuclear plants, after scouting 10 sites, to cut power and pressure Kyiv into concessions.
Jan. 18, 2026
Europe
This Week in Ukraine: Russian Drones vs. Energy Infrastructure
Welcome to Summary of the Week — your quick, fact-based recap of the most important events shaping Ukraine and the world.
Jan. 17, 2026
Energy
How Ukrainians Are Protecting Their Homes Against Russia’s Winter Offensive
Kyiv faces up to 20 hours without electricity each day after relentless Russian strikes, yet residents are finding creative ways to cope with the blackout.
Jan. 17, 2026