Since mid-April, Ukraine’s power system had been operating without the need to impose electricity consumption restrictions. However, at the end of June, energy operators were forced to reintroduce scheduled hourly outages.

The primary reason is the impact of Russia’s large-scale attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, which have significantly reduced the country’s electricity generation capacity and impaired the power transmission system.

The situation is being further aggravated by several additional factors:

Electricity consumption typically increases during periods of extreme weather—both in winter, when temperatures drop significantly, and in summer, during heatwaves.

In winter, higher demand is driven by the widespread use of electric heating appliances. In summer, electricity consumption rises as households and businesses rely on air conditioners and cooling systems to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures.

The greatest challenge for the power system comes during peak demand periods, from 07:00 to 10:00 and from 16:00 to 23:00.

- Due to ongoing hostilities and Russian attacks on energy infrastructure, some consumers in the Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Chernihiv regions remain temporarily without electricity supply. Energy workers continue restoration efforts around the clock to restore power to Ukrainian households as quickly as possible.

- Yesterday, in Zaporizhzhia, an employee of a gas distribution company was injured when an enemy FPV drone struck public transport. The injured employee was hospitalized and is receiving the necessary medical treatment.

First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine - Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal has instructed the relevant authorities and energy sector enterprises to ensure the stable operation of the power system during peak demand periods and to minimize electricity shortages.

"Due to the extreme heatwave affecting Europe, Ukraine’s power system is experiencing increased pressure," the Minister of Energy stated.

To help balance the system, Denys Shmyhal issued the following instructions:

On the occasion of Constitution Day of Ukraine, the President of Ukraine awarded state honours to employees of the energy sector whose daily dedication, courage, and professionalism continue to strengthen the resilience of Ukraine’s energy system.

- As a result of ongoing hostilities and attacks on energy infrastructure, some consumers in the Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Odesa, Kharkiv, Sumy, Poltava, and Kherson regions remain temporarily without electricity.

- The most challenging situation is currently in the Sumy region, where damage to energy infrastructure caused by hostilities and enemy attacks has left the largest number of consumers without power.

The Constitution of Ukraine marks its 30th anniversary today.

For three decades, the Constitution has served as the foundation upon which our state has been built. It defines the values that unite us. Ukraine is a sovereign, democratic, and rule-of-law state. These are the values we defend every day.

As part of the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 (URC2026) in Gdańsk, a dedicated Energy Platform was held for the first time, serving as the leading international forum for coordinating support for Ukraine’s energy sector, preparing for the upcoming heating season, and mobilising long-term investment for the recovery and modernisation of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.

First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine — Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal held a series of high-level bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC2026) in Gdańsk.

Key outcomes include:

On the sidelines of the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC2026), Naftogaz Group signed a number of agreements and memoranda with international partners aimed at supporting the development of Ukraine’s oil and gas sector. The agreements provide financing for modern equipment, advanced technologies, and innovative solutions to strengthen Ukraine’s energy security.

Key outcomes include: