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Emergency power cuts introduced in Ukraine: metro service suspended in Kyiv, water supply problems in several cities
Due to emergency and urgent power cuts, public transport came to a halt in a number of regions of Ukraine, and water supply systems and critical infrastructure facilities were left without power.
Ukrzaliznytsia stabilised power supply after external power was cut off
Train traffic has been almost completely restored, stations are operating normally, and delays are minimal.
Russia launched seven drone strikes on the railway in 24 hours, traffic between Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia is restricted
Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops have attacked railway infrastructure seven times, focusing their strikes on logistics routes and civilian transport.
Kyiv received 6,000 gas stoves and 30,000 gas cylinders from German philanthropists to help residents.
The capital has received large-scale humanitarian aid from Germany, which will be distributed this weekend to elderly people living alone in areas with heating and electricity shortages.
Ireland allocates €25 million to Ukraine for the restoration of energy infrastructure in winter
The funds will be directed to the Ukrainian Energy Support Fund to restore electricity and heating amid severe frosts and constant Russian attacks on critical infrastructure.
Ukrzaliznytsia has temporarily restricted traffic between Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia due to attacks on the railway tracks.
Due to strikes on railway infrastructure and the detection of enemy drones on train routes, Ukrzaliznytsia has introduced restrictions on connections between Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia and organised alternative transfers for passengers.
The EU provides Ukraine with another 500 generators and €50 million and establishes a working group on energy assistance
The European Union has announced an additional support package for Ukraine's energy system amid Russian attacks. This includes new generators, funding and enhanced coordination of assistance between Brussels and Kyiv.
The Ministry of Energy asks Zelensky to award the title of Hero of Ukraine to the late head of Ukrenergo, Oleksiy Brekht.
The Energy Ministry has asked the president to award the highest state honour to Oleksiy Brecht, who died while performing his duties.
307 generators are operating at critical facilities in Kyiv, with another 40 expected
The capital continues to operate under conditions of power shortages following damage to the power grid. Hundreds of emergency crews are working to stabilise the situation, and the city is preparing for a cold snap.
Power cuts continue in Kyiv and other regions due to power shortages
Restoration work on energy facilities is ongoing, and due to capacity shortages and bad weather, power supply restrictions are in place in a number of regions.
Kyiv region received 379 generators from Poland to strengthen the energy resilience of communities
The first batch of aid from Poland has already arrived in the Kyiv region. By the end of January, the region will receive a total of nearly four hundred generators to ensure the operation of critical infrastructure.
Energy truce amid freezing temperatures: Zelensky comments on Trump's statement and hopes for an end to attacks
The President of Ukraine called the US's willingness to help protect Ukrainian cities and energy infrastructure during the winter cold important and stressed the need for de-escalation.
