Edited from Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
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Coverage, context, and related reporting for energy.
The Kirishi Oil Refinery in Russia’s Leningrad region ceased operations following a Ukrainian drone attack that took place on the night of May 4-5. Three of its four primary crude distillation units were reportedly damaged.
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A nighttime attack in occupied Mariupol has damaged an energy infrastructure facility, leading to power outages in certain areas of the city. The incident was reported by Petro Andriushchenko of the Center for the Study of the Occupation.
A drone strike hit the External Radiation Control Laboratory near the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, according to reports from Russian forces. The IAEA is set to inspect the site following the incident.
Ukrenergo has confirmed that no power outages are expected in Ukraine on May 4. The announcement comes following recent attacks on energy infrastructure in the Mykolaiv region.
Millions of tons of military and construction waste in Ukraine could be converted into energy, according to Turkish expert Ali Rıza Öner. This insight highlights a potential solution for Ukraine's energy needs amidst ongoing challenges.
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Ukrenergo announced there will be no power outages scheduled in Ukraine for Saturday, May 2. The company made this declaration via a Facebook post on May 1, 2026.
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On May 1, over 400 drones attacked Ukraine's critical infrastructure within 12 hours. The assaults impacted several regions, including Ternopil, Kherson, and Vinnytsia.
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Five people were injured in the Mykolaiv region due to Russian drone strikes on April 30. The attacks targeted vital energy and transportation infrastructure, according to reports.
Andrii Melnyk, Ukraine's Permanent Representative to the UN, proposed that IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi could be the next UN Secretary-General. Melnyk's suggestion comes following a meeting at the UN headquarters.
Lithuanian state-owned operator Litgrid has stopped funding housing and utility payments for Ukrainian refugees who are relatives of 'Ukrenergo' staff. This decision follows a leadership change in February 2026.
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A student in the Cherkasy region has been detained by the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) for allegedly coordinating Russian missile and drone attacks. The arrest occurred amid ongoing efforts to secure critical energy infrastructure in the region.
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Ukraine’s energy partnership with the European Investment Bank (EIB) has reached €1.3 billion, according to First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal. Shmyhal discussed potential expansion of this cooperation with EIB Vice President Karl Nehammer.
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