#Ukraine Energy

"Despite the destruction, we will invest": DTEK announces new energy projects amid the war

Economy 10/26/2026, 19:57

DTEK CEO Maxim Timchenko stated at the Kyiv International Economic Forum that the company will continue investing in Ukraine's energy sector, including wind generation development, despite the war and capacity destruction.

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UN Commission Recognizes Russian Strikes on Ukraine's Energy Sector as War Crimes and Names Key Culprits

Politics 10/26/2026, 19:51

The UN Commission has classified Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy sector as war crimes, naming the aggressor state's top leadership as direct culprits. The Ukrainian MFA called for holding Russia accountable ahead of the winter season.

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Power Outage Schedules in Ukraine: Restrictions Applied on October 26

Economy 10/25/2026, 19:46

On October 26, parts of Ukrainian regions will implement power outage schedules due to the consequences of Russian attacks on the energy sector.

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Delay in Raising Price Caps Threatens Electricity Imports to Ukraine

Economy 10/25/2026, 11:58

A delay in raising electricity price caps may limit EU imports and force the energy system to rely on expensive emergency assistance.

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Grid Failure Leaves Three Districts of Kyiv Without Power on October 25

Incidents 10/25/2026, 10:58

On the morning of October 25, an accident in the Kyiv power grid left three districts without electricity. Energy workers are conducting repairs.

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Debts in the Balancing Market Deter Investors from New Generation

Economy 10/24/2026, 15:20

Chronic debts in the electricity balancing market have exceeded 46 billion UAH, deterring private investors from building new generation capacities needed for Ukraine's energy system.

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Massive Russian Strike on DTEK TPP: Plant Halts Power Generation

Economy 10/23/2026, 08:16

On October 23, 2026, Russian forces massively shelled a DTEK TPP, causing the plant to halt generation. Since the invasion, this is the 230th+ attack on the company's TPPs.

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Drone Damages Gazmerezh Facility in Dnipropetrovsk Region: Fire Breaks Out, No Casualties Reported

Incidents 10/20/2026, 16:39

On the night of October 20, a drone damaged a Gazmerezh facility in the Dnipropetrovsk region, causing a fire in a garage box and destroying walls and a roof. There are no casualties, and the SES is inspecting the area. This is not the first attack on Ukraine's gas infrastructure.

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Blackouts and Working Off-Grid: 7 Power Banks to Extend Laptop Life for Hours

Technology 10/19/2026, 11:24

RBC-Ukraine has selected seven power banks starting from 2,400 UAH that allow laptops to operate for hours without a wall outlet during blackouts: from compact 20,000 mAh models to high-capacity 40,000 mAh solutions for gaming laptops.

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Ukrenergo's debt to balancing market participants grew by 60% in the first nine months of 2026

Economy 10/18/2026, 16:26

NPC Ukrenergo's debt to balancing market participants reached UAH 36.69 billion in the first nine months of 2026, an increase of 60%. The bulk of the debt is owed to balancing service providers.

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Ukrenergo Balancing Market Debt Exceeds UAH 45 Billion: Growth Rate Reached UAH 1 Billion per Month

Economy 10/17/2026, 19:10

Debt owed by balancing market participants to NPC Ukrenergo has exceeded UAH 45 billion, growing by UAH 1 billion per month in winter. The government has modified heat utility revenue allocation and introduced special accounts to curb debt growth.

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"Sanctions Blackout": Zelenskyy Responds to Trump's Suspension of Sanctions Under Graham's Bill

Politics 10/17/2026, 18:06

Zelenskyy called Trump's suspension of sanctions under Graham's bill a "sanctions blackout," urging not to ease pressure on Russia amid strikes on 15 Ukrainian energy facilities.

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Blackout Threat: Russian Plans to Strike Energy Infrastructure in Kyiv, Kharkiv and Odesa

Politics 10/15/2026, 18:25

Russia plans to leave Kyiv, Kharkiv and Odesa without light and heat within a month using up to 1,000 missiles and drones to target the energy system, NYT reports.

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Power outages to become less severe: What the schedules will look like on October 15

Economy 10/14/2026, 19:41

On October 15, power outage schedules in Ukraine will soften: from 06:00 to 23:59, restrictions ranging from 0.5 to 1.5 queues will apply to industry and households.

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Winter under Strikes: What Russia Plans Against Ukraine's Energy Sector and Will Cities Stay Warm

Economy 10/13/2026, 07:04

Ukraine is preparing for a grueling winter amid resumed massive Russian strikes on energy and the collapse of the energy truce. Despite equipment reserves, the threat of ballistics and new drones persists.

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DTEK Restores Power to Nearly 1.9 Million Families in a Week: Where Outages Hit Hardest

Economy 10/12/2026, 18:31

In a week, DTEK power engineers restored power to nearly 1.9 million Ukrainian families across four regions and Kyiv after massive enemy attacks on the energy grid.

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Kyiv Under Fire: Energy Strikes Quadruple Amid Local Fund Freeze

Politics 10/12/2026, 16:16

Energy strikes on Kyiv have quadrupled in intensity. The heating season preparation is compromised due to a 20 billion UAH freeze in local community funds.

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Part of Kyiv Left Without Power Following Massive Russian Attack: Emergency Outages Introduced

Incidents 10/11/2026, 15:59

On October 11, 2026, following a Russian attack, Kyiv introduced emergency power outages across four districts, while experts warn of a harsh winter ahead.

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