#Infrastructure

"Water was gone for 17 hours": how shelling hits Kyiv's water supply and whether the capital faces a sanitary catastrophe

Incidents 11/12/2026, 12:29

In the autumn of 2026, Russian shelling damaged Kyiv's energy and water infrastructure: water was off for a day or longer, and authorities are warning of a risk of sewage problems.

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Night of Strikes on Rivne Region: Kostopil and parts of the region left without power after energy attack

Incidents 11/12/2026, 06:00

On the night of November 12, the enemy attacked the energy and residential sectors of the Rivne region: Kostopil and settlements in the Rivne and Sarny districts were left without power. There were no fatalities, and critical infrastructure has been switched to generators.

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China Builds an 'Energy Battery' at 4,0008 Meters: Pumped Storage Power Station in Qinghai Set to Become Northwest China's Highest

Economy 11/11/2026, 23:51

China has started construction on a 600 MW pumped storage plant at 4,008 meters in Qinghai Province, marking the northwest region's highest-altitude project of its kind. Costing around $783 million, it is slated for launch in 2034.

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Data center worth 150 million rubles to be built in former USSR Gosplan computer center

Technology 11/11/2026, 23:48

The Analytical Center under the RF Government will build a 100 kW data center in the former USSR Gosplan computer center on Sakharov Avenue. Infrastructure cost is up to 150 million rubles.

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Radio points to return: Ministry of Digital Development to include wired broadcasting in communication strategy

Technology 11/11/2026, 14:01

The Ministry of Digital Development has included measures to preserve wired radio broadcasting in apartment buildings in its draft communication development strategy. The ministry views radio points as an energy-independent channel for emergency alerts that is resistant to cyberattacks.

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Energy Strikes: Eight Ukrainian Regions Attacked, Six Without Power

Incidents 11/10/2026, 12:04

During the night and morning of November 10, Russian forces struck Ukraine's energy sector: damage in eight regions, power outages in six, and scheduled hourly cuts introduced.

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Shmyhal: Russia has shifted to a comprehensive strategy of destroying Ukraine's energy system

Politics 11/09/2026, 22:30

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal reported that Russia has adopted a comprehensive strategy to destroy the energy grid, using mass turbojet drones. Kyiv and Dnipro face the most critical situation.

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Industry Demands International Compensation for State Monopolies' Losses from Kyiv Instead of Tariff Hikes

Economy 11/09/2026, 12:42

Ukrainian industrial associations have urged the government to launch an international IRC program starting in 2027 to compensate for the war losses of Ukrzaliznytsia, Ukrenergo, and the GTS Operator instead of raising tariffs.

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How Iskander Missiles Strike Kyiv's Bridges Amid Complete GPS Jamming: Guidance Mechanisms Explained

Politics 11/09/2026, 08:51

Defense technology adviser Sergei "Flash" Beskrestnov explained that Iskanders use optical and radar guidance seekers to strike Kyiv's bridges with complete GPS jamming. On the night of November 7, the North Bridge was hit.

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Ukrenergo Introduces Round-the-Clock Power Outage Schedules for November 9: What is Known

Economy 11/08/2026, 21:30

On November 9, round-the-clock power outage schedules from 1.5 to 4 stages will be introduced in parts of Ukraine due to Russian attacks on energy facilities. The most difficult situation is in the Dnipropetrovsk region, and Zhytomyr schools are switching to remote learning.

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Kyiv introduces reserve transport connection schemes from November 9

Politics 11/08/2026, 18:51

Starting November 9, Kyiv is implementing reserve traffic schemes between the left and right banks. The Ministry of Internal Affairs is increasing patrol police presence to optimize traffic and ensure safety amid new challenges.

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Northern Bridge in Kyiv Partially Open to Traffic: Restrictions in Place Following Shelling

Incidents 11/08/2026, 17:17

Following a technical inspection, the Northern Bridge in Kyiv was partially opened to traffic on November 8: one lane from the left to the right bank for public transport, and two lanes from the right to the left bank. Bus traffic has resumed.

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Power across Ukraine: Dnipropetrovsk region faces the hardest situation, emergency blackouts introduced in three regions

Economy 11/08/2026, 11:47

On the morning of November 8, the most difficult power situation is in the Dnipropetrovsk region: over 600,000 consumers are without electricity. Emergency blackouts have been introduced in the Kharkiv, Poltava, and Sumy regions, while grid restrictions are in effect in Kyiv.

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Over 600,000 consumers left without power in Dnipropetrovsk region following massive energy attacks

Incidents 11/08/2026, 07:48

Following a nighttime attack on energy facilities, over 600,000 consumers in five districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region and Dnipro were left without power. Hospitals and critical infrastructure have been switched to generators, while repeated strikes hinder repair crews.

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Nighttime Attack on Odesa: One Dead, Infrastructure Damaged

Incidents 11/08/2026, 00:12

On the night of November 8, Russian forces attacked Odesa again. According to the city military administration, one person was killed and urban infrastructure was damaged as a result of the strike.

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Avtostrada halts Kyiv water protection works: Shkil accuses Recovery Agency management of chaotic administration

Economy 11/07/2026, 19:25

The Avtostrada group halted work on Kyiv's water supply protection on November 5 following instructions from the Restoration Agency. CEO Shkil refuted the refusal version and accused the agency's management of chaotic administration.

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Ukraine to Pass Toll Road Law by End of 2027: Mandatory Condition for EU Accession

Economy 11/07/2026, 16:29

Ukraine plans to pass a toll road law by the end of 2027 as a mandatory criterion for EU accession. Deputy Minister Derkach explained the reasons and timeline for implementing the system.

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Klitschko shows aftermath of ballistic missile strike on North Bridge in Kyiv

Incidents 11/07/2026, 09:57

On the night of November 7, several ballistic missiles hit the North Bridge in Kyiv. The road surface, trolleybus line, and power grid were damaged; traffic across the bridge is closed in both directions.

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