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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.
Jun. 26
Energy
The renewed Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure have destroyed half of the country’s generation capacity as intermittent darkness falls on Kyiv again.
Jun. 22
Energy
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.
Jun. 22
Energy
Russia continues its aerial assaults on critical Ukrainian infrastructure throughout the entire country in a drive to paralyze its energy-producing capacity.
Jun. 22
War in Ukraine
President Zelensky has repeatedly appealed to Ukraine's allies for increased air-defense systems to safeguard the nation's critical infrastructure.
Jun. 21
Energy
The SBU drones continue to reduce Russia’s economic and military potential to wage war against Ukraine, according to sources in the Kyiv Post.
Jun. 20
War in Ukraine
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.
Jun. 20
Zelensky
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.
Jun. 11
Ukraine
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.
Jun. 9
War in Ukraine
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.
Jun. 6
War in Ukraine
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.
Jun. 6
War in Ukraine
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.
Jun. 5
Zelensky
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.
Jun. 5
War in Ukraine
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.
Jun. 3
War in Ukraine
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.
Jun. 1
Energy
The overnight drone strike targeted energy infrastructure in the region and cut off power to the regional capital, where many are speculating the Russians are planning a new offensive.
May. 22
The EU exemption granted to Czechia allows Polish oil company Orlen to make $1.3 billion profit from Russian fuel and pay billions to Putin’s war chest.
Oct. 16