Electricity in UkraineElectricity is an important part of energy in Ukraine. Most electricity generation is nuclear. The bulk of Energoatom output is sold to the government's "guaranteed buyer" to keep prices more stable for domestic customers. Until the 2010s all of Ukraine's nuclear fuel came from Russia, but now most does not.
2022 Russian invasion of UkraineOn 24 February 2022, during the Russo-Ukrainian war, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, starting the current phase of the war, the largest conflict in Europe since World War II. By April 2022, the invasion's initial goal of a rapid Russian victory via decapitation had failed, with Ukraine pushing back the northern arm of the invasion and preventing the capture of Kyiv.
Energy in UkraineUkraine mostly uses energy from gas, followed by nuclear, oil and coal. The country has a diversified energy mix. Most gas and oil is imported, and energy policy prioritises energy security and diversifying energy supply. Integration with EU energy is in the energy strategy to 2050, and resilience and net zero carbon emissions. The energy and climate plan to 2030 includes efficiency.
Russian attacks on civilians in the Russo-Ukrainian war (2022–present)During the Russo-Ukrainian War (2022–present), the Russian military has continuously carried out deliberate attacks against civilian targets and indiscriminate attacks in densely populated areas.
Drone warfareDrone warfare is the use of military robots and unmanned systems in warfare. The unmanned systems may be remote controlled by a pilot or have varying levels of autonomy during their mission. Types of unmanned systems and platforms include unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAV) or weaponized commercial unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), unmanned surface vehicles (USV) or unmanned underwater vehicles (UUV), and unmanned ground vehicles (UGV).
Natural gas in UkraineGas is an important part of energy in Ukraine. About 20 billion cubic meters of fossil gas is extracted each year, and since 2022 this has almost met demand, which in winter can reach 150 mcm a day. Ukraine has the largest gas storage in Europe. Domestic productionUkraine has been estimated to possess natural gas reserves of over 670 billion cubic meters (in 2022). Domestic production peaked in 1975 at 68.1 billion cubic meters (bcm).
Loitering munitionType of guided unmanned aerial vehicleRussian ZALA Lancet loitering munition, with electro-optical targeting system at the frontNCSIST Chien Hsiang, along with its launching system behind, is an anti-radiation (anti-radar) loitering munition designed to search for and destroy radar systems using only an anti-radiation seekerA loitering munition (LM) is a type of self-destructive unmanned vehicle (aerial (UAV), surface (USV), or underwater (UUV)) equipped with a warhead that is typically designed to remotely loiter by a human operator using electro-optical targeting sensors or camera suite and data-link until a target is designated, then crash into it and detonate.
KyivCapital and largest city of UkrainePlace in UkraineKyiv, also spelt Kiev, is the capital and most populous city of Ukraine. Located in the north-central part of the country, it straddles both banks of the Dnieper River. As of January 2022, the population of Kyiv was 2,952,301, making it the seventh-most populous city in Europe. Kyiv is an important industrial, scientific, educational, and cultural center.
Cruise missileA cruise missile is an unmanned self-propelled guided missile that sustains flight through aerodynamics lift for most of its flight path. Cruise missiles are designed to deliver a large warhead or payload over long distances with high precision. Modern cruise missiles are capable of traveling at high subsonic, supersonic, or hypersonic speeds, are self-navigating, and are able to fly on a non-ballistic, extremely low-altitude trajectory.
District heatingCentralized heat distribution systemThe Spittelau incineration plant is one of several plants that provide district heating in Vienna, Austria.Animated image showing how district heating worksDistrict heating (also known as heat networks) is a system for distributing heat generated in a centralized location through a system of insulated pipes for residential and commercial heating requirements such as space heating and water heating.
Nameplate capacityNameplate capacity, also known as the rated capacity, nominal capacity, installed capacity, maximum effect or gross capacity, is the intended full-load sustained output of a facility such as a power station, electric generator, a chemical plant, fuel plant, mine, metal refinery, and many others. Nameplate capacity is the theoretical output registered with authorities for classifying the unit.
War crimes in the Russo-Ukrainian war (2022–present)During the Russo-Ukrainian war (2022–present) starting with the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Russian military and authorities have committed war crimes, such as deliberate attacks against civilian targets, including on hospitals, medical facilities and on the energy grid; indiscriminate attacks on densely populated areas; the abduction, torture and murder of civilians; forced deportations; sexual violence; destruction of cultural heritage; and the killing and torture of Ukrainian prisoners of war.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.