# Energy
A power cut occurred at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant following a drone attack on Nikopol
On the night of 3 June 2026, another blackout occurred at the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant following a drone strike on a substation on the opposite bank of the Dnieper.
Ukraine to receive equipment from Latvia to restore its thermal power plant – Svyrydenko
The Head of the Government, Yulia Svyrydenko, noted that energy facilities remain one of the main targets of Russian attacks, particularly the latest one on 2 June.
Kyiv is establishing a backup heating and power supply system
Kyiv is establishing a backup system for heat and power supply, but this requires significant resources and financial support from the state.
The Ministry of Energy has announced power cuts in eight regions
Через бойові дії та обстріли енергетичних об’єктів частина споживачів у восьми областях України тимчасово залишилася без електропостачання.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have denied Russian claims of an attack on a power unit at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant
The Ukrainian Defence Forces have stated that they did not carry out any strikes on Unit 6 of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. The ministry described the Russian side’s claims of an alleged attack as yet another disinformation campaign and an attempt to discredit Ukraine on the international stage.
Shmyhal has unveiled a plan to decentralise Ukraine’s power grid
In 2026, the government will fund new renewable energy projects with a total capacity of up to 1 GW in order to increase the energy self-sufficiency of Ukraine’s regions.
Ukraine may change the rules governing the purchase of electricity from domestic solar power stations
The NEURC has approved a draft resolution on amendments to a number of regulatory acts governing the operation of the retail electricity market, active consumers and energy storage systems.
Ukraine has denied Russia the opportunity to profit from the global energy crisis — ISW
By striking at Russia’s oil infrastructure, Ukraine has deprived Moscow of the opportunity to capitalise on the rise in global oil prices. The Russian economy is under pressure from a number of factors, some of which are the result of the Kremlin’s own misguided policies.
What will happen to the energy sector after the war: the Minister for Economic Development has provided an explanation
The challenges of supplying Ukraine’s economy, which is set to grow rapidly once the war ends, may not be too acute, as the recovery of the energy sector is set to accelerate.
Cuba has run out of diesel and fuel oil — protests have broken out on the streets of Havana
Cuba has run out of diesel and fuel oil, sparking protests in the capital, Havana.
Oschadbank has outlined the main reasons for rejecting energy loans
To date, the bank has received around 1,000 applications for funding for energy projects, with a total request of 2.5 billion hryvnia.
The price difference is up to 6 UAH per litre: how much does fuel cost at petrol stations on 13 May
On Wednesday 13 May, petrol prices at filling stations across Ukraine remained stable following fluctuations in early May. Retail chains are keeping fuel prices unchanged, whilst the price difference for A-95 petrol between operators stands at 6 hryvnias per litre.
