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Ukraine to Consider Canceling Blackouts in Frontline Areas
War in Ukraine
Ukraine to Consider Canceling Blackouts in Frontline Areas
The CEO of Ukraine’s energy transmission operator said the government is weighing up the move due to ongoing humanitarian work and active hostilities in frontline areas.
By Kyiv Post
Jun. 28
No Missiles for Defense, No Money to Rebuild – Ukraine’s Energy Dilemma
Europe
No Missiles for Defense, No Money to Rebuild – Ukraine’s Energy Dilemma
At a Ukraine Business News (UBN) Network discussion panel, energy executives provided an assessment of Ukraine’s current energy situation and identified the challenges to rebuilding the system.
By Leo Chiu
Jun. 26
Rolling Blackouts – How Kyiv Post’s Staff Copes With New Wave of Blackouts
Energy
Rolling Blackouts – How Kyiv Post’s Staff Copes With New Wave of Blackouts
The renewed Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure have destroyed half of the country’s generation capacity as intermittent darkness falls on Kyiv again.
By Kyiv Post
Jun. 22
Ukraine Rushes for Solar Panels as Russia Hits Its Power Grid
Energy
Ukraine Rushes for Solar Panels as Russia Hits Its Power Grid
As Ukrainians learn to cope with rolling power blackouts, they are coming to embrace solar energy as a way to mitigate the damage Russia keeps trying to inflict on them.
By AFP
Jun. 22
Western Ukraine and Zaporizhzhia Hit by Pre-Dawn Russian Missile Attacks
Energy
Western Ukraine and Zaporizhzhia Hit by Pre-Dawn Russian Missile Attacks
Russia continues its aerial assaults on critical Ukrainian infrastructure throughout the entire country in a drive to paralyze its energy-producing capacity.
By Kyiv Post
Jun. 22
US Pledges to Fast-Track Air-Defense Missiles for Ukraine
War in Ukraine
US Pledges to Fast-Track Air-Defense Missiles for Ukraine
President Zelensky has repeatedly appealed to Ukraine's allies for increased air-defense systems to safeguard the nation's critical infrastructure.
By Kyiv Post
Jun. 21
SBU Drones Hit Oil Depots in Tambov Region and the Republic of Adygea
Energy
SBU Drones Hit Oil Depots in Tambov Region and the Republic of Adygea
The SBU drones continue to reduce Russia’s economic and military potential to wage war against Ukraine, according to sources in the Kyiv Post.
By Kateryna Zakharchenko
Jun. 20
Ukrainian Power Plant Damaged in Another Russian Assault on Energy Infrastructure
War in Ukraine
Ukrainian Power Plant Damaged in Another Russian Assault on Energy Infrastructure
Zelensky said this month the aerial bombardments have halved the country’s electricity production compared to a year ago, disrupting and limiting supplies for millions.
By Kyiv Post
Jun. 20
Ukraine Racing to Build Energy Capacity Before Winter
Zelensky
Ukraine Racing to Build Energy Capacity Before Winter
Gas-fired peaking generation capacity are the key to restoring energy infrastructure, said Zelensky, who is seeking funds and equipment from shuttered European power plants.
By Interfax-Ukraine, Olena Hrazhdan
Jun. 11
Ukraine Says No Blackouts Expected on Sunday
Ukraine
Ukraine Says No Blackouts Expected on Sunday
Sunday marks one of the few days in recent weeks when Ukraine could enjoy an uninterrupted power supply following renewed Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
By Leo Chiu
Jun. 9
Ukraine Prolongs Outages After Power Plant Strikes
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Prolongs Outages After Power Plant Strikes
Attacks on Ukraine's thermal and hydroelectric plants in recent weeks have forced authorities to take sweeping measures to keep the grid from total collapse.
By AFP
Jun. 6
‘Are You as Thick as Two Short Planks?’ – Ukraine at War Update for June 6
War in Ukraine
‘Are You as Thick as Two Short Planks?’ – Ukraine at War Update for June 6
Donbas man detained in Paris on terrorism suspicions; Putin threatens to arm countries that could strike the West, scolds reporters asking about imperialism; Power blackouts resume in 12 regions.
By John Moretti
Jun. 6
Russia Destroys Over Half of Ukraine’s Power Generation – FT Reports
War in Ukraine
Russia Destroys Over Half of Ukraine’s Power Generation – FT Reports
The prospect of Ukraine suffering severe power cuts this winter is looming over the whole country in the wake of a Russian campaign to target thermal and hydroelectric plants.
By Kyiv Post
Jun. 5
Zelensky Criticizes Beijing – What’s the Deal?
Zelensky
OPINION: Zelensky Criticizes Beijing – What’s the Deal?
Zelensky’s accusations that Beijing was disrupting the Swiss peace summit seem to deviate from Kyiv’s earlier official stance. There might be multiple reasons for the change.
By Leo Chiu
Jun. 5
‘A Death Trap for the Kremlin’s Forces’ – Ukraine at War Update for June 3
War in Ukraine
‘A Death Trap for the Kremlin’s Forces’ – Ukraine at War Update for June 3
Strikes on power grid lead to rationing; Kyiv’s human-rights chief sends UN evidence of POW abuses; ‘The Economist’ says Ukraine is winning in Crimea; Differences on F-16 restrictions taking shape.
By John Moretti
Jun. 3
Russian Air Attacks Hit Energy Plants Overnight
War in Ukraine
Russian Air Attacks Hit Energy Plants Overnight
Another wave of drones and missiles aimed at Ukrainian energy facilities is underscoring the country’s need to rebuild its devastated thermal plants before winter.
By Kyiv Post
Jun. 1