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Shmyhal: Russia developed detailed plans to attack Ukraine’s energy sector this winter

Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal stated that Ukrainian intelligence intercepted two documents in which Russia detailed its plans to attack Ukraine’s energy infrastructure for the upcoming winter. He said the enemy specified targets, as well as the…

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Shmyhal: Due to new cold snap, government accelerates repairs to energy facilities

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal stated that Ukraine must expedite the restoration of energy infrastructure as quickly as possible, as a significant drop in temperatures is expected in the coming days. According to him, energy workers


Shmyhal announced when CHPP-5 and CHPP-6 will be restored after the attack on Kyiv

CHPP-5 and CHPP-6 in Kyiv were damaged as a result of the Russian attack overnight. According to preliminary estimates by First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal, restoring heat to CHPP-5 could


Power outages will be extremely limited: reports of the most severe blackouts have emerged

Complex power outage schedules will be in effect in Ukraine in the coming days. This is due to cold weather and a shortage of electricity generation. This was reported by NTA, citing First Deputy Prime


Quote of the day: We are reviewing the list of critical infrastructure facilities.

Hospitals, water utilities, and social facilities remain the absolute priority—they will be provided with electricity first. Denys Shmyhal, First Vice Prime Minister – Minister of Energy of Ukraine, February 10, 2026


Shmyhal: Russia attacked the core of Ukraine’s power grid

Nuclear power plant units were evacuated of personnel; 4.5-5 emergency shutdown schedules were implemented across Ukraine. Substations and 750 kV and 330 kV overhead power lines—the backbone of Ukraine’s power grid—were under attack on the