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Briefing by First Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine Artem Nekrasov on the Situation in the Energy System as of 22 January

- The situation in Ukraine’s energy system remains difficult. Repair crews of energy workers and heating utility employees are working continuously to eliminate the consequences of Russia’s ongoing attacks on the country’s energy infrastructure.

- As a result of overnight enemy attacks, consumers in the Odesa, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia regions are without electricity as of this morning. Emergency repair and restoration works have commenced wherever the security situation allows.

Denys Shmyhal on Ukraine’s Unity Day: Unity Has Been, Is, and Will Remain Our Greatest Strength

Today, Ukraine celebrates Unity Day.

On 22 January 1919, the Ukrainian People’s Republic and the West Ukrainian People’s Republic united into an Independent and United Ukraine.

“Millions of Ukrainians demonstrated unity for the shared desire to live in one state. Unity has been, is, and will remain our greatest strength — in repelling Russian aggression, protecting our homeland, and restoring what has been destroyed,” emphasized First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal.

160 Repair Crews Working to Restore Heat and Power in Kyiv - Denys Shmyhal

A meeting of the Headquarters for the Elimination of the Consequences of Emergencies in Kyiv and the Kyiv Region was held under the chairmanship of First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal.

Participants reviewed the current situation in the energy system of the capital and the Kyiv region, which remains extremely tense.

The Ministry of Energy Expresses Deep Condolences on the Tragic Death of Oleksii Brekht

Ukraine’s energy sector has suffered an irreplaceable loss. Oleksii Brekht, a member of the Board of NEC “Ukrenergo” — a person who dedicated over a quarter of a century to serving the light — has passed away. He followed a dignified and honest path from engineer to head of the system operator. A graduate of Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, he began his career in 1999 at the Kyiv Pumped Storage Power Plant.

Briefing by First Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine Artem Nekrasov on the Situation in the Power System as of 21 January

- The situation in Ukraine’s power system remains difficult. Efforts to eliminate the consequences of ongoing Russian attacks on energy infrastructure facilities are continuing. Repair crews of energy companies and district heating utilities are working around the clock.

- As a result of overnight enemy attacks, consumers in Odesa, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia regions were left without power as of the morning. Emergency repair and restoration works have been launched in all affected regions.

Denys Shmyhal Reports on Response to Russian Strike: Restoration Efforts Continue Around the Clock

Under the chairmanship of First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal, a regular meeting of the Headquarters for the Elimination of the Consequences of Emergencies in Kyiv and the region was held. Participants reviewed reports on the situation in the capital following another large-scale enemy attack.

The Netherlands Continues to Support Ukraine’s Energy Sector – Denys Shmyhal

First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal met with the Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade and Development, Aukje de Vries. The discussions focused on continued support for Ukraine’s energy system, in particular the provision of equipment for gas production.

“I am grateful for the assistance already provided and planned for Ukraine. This is vital support for our energy sector,” Denys Shmyhal stated.

Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant Supplied with Electricity from Ukraine’s Integrated Power System Despite Overnight Attack on Energy Facilities

Statement by the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine

The enemy continues its deliberate energy terror. During the night of 20 January 2026, energy infrastructure facilities supplying power to sites in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone were targeted in a large-scale missile and drone attack.