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Ukraine declares energy emergency due to Russian attacks, extreme cold, and widespread blackouts.
Ukraine has declared a state of emergency in its energy sector amid ongoing Russian attacks that have severely damaged power infrastructure, causing widespread blackouts and heating disruptions, particularly in Kyiv, Odesa, and Dnipropetrovsk.
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the move on January 14, 2026, to accelerate repairs, streamline emergency power connections, and boost electricity imports.
The crisis is worsened by extreme winter conditions, with nighttime temperatures near -20°C, complicating recovery efforts.
A permanent emergency coordination headquarters will be established in Kyiv, led by newly appointed energy minister Denys Shmyhal.
Norway pledged $400 million in aid for energy reconstruction, while Ukrainian officials continue to urge international support to stabilize the grid and maintain essential services.
Ucrania declara emergencia energética debido a ataques rusos, frío extremo y apagones generalizados.