President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on social media that he had held a daily coordination meeting on the situation in the energy sector and across Ukraine’s regions. According to him, overnight Russian forces used 183 attack drones against Ukraine, about 110 of them Shahed-type drones. A significant number were shot down, with interceptors performing effectively.
Zelenskiy noted that missile attacks were also discussed in detail during the meeting. He stressed the need to further strengthen efforts against Russian reconnaissance drones and to continue using all available methods to protect against multiple launch rocket systems, as well as to strike Russian positions. The president said he expects concrete results on these issues from the Ministry of Defense and the Armed Forces command.
He also reported that the minister of energy is currently in Kharkiv to максимально intensify all ongoing operational processes in the region. At the same time, the situation in Kyiv remains difficult, with more than 1,100 buildings without heating. Zelenskiy emphasized the importance of ensuring that people receive all necessary assistance.
The president thanked Naftogaz for its work on the warm packages program, noting that more than 20,000 packages have already been distributed and that the total scale of the program is expected to exceed 100,000. He stressed the importance of support from local authorities in communities and cities for the efforts of government agencies and Naftogaz.
Zelenskiy also praised the State Emergency Service of Ukraine and Ukrhydroenergo for their work in eliminating the consequences of Russian strikes, emphasizing that specialists are working under all conditions and delivering tangible results.
According to the president, reports were also presented from other regions facing difficult situations, including Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Poltava, Chernihiv and Sumy regions, southern areas, Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk region. He expressed gratitude to energy companies, repair and emergency crews, and entrepreneurs who are helping to ensure resilience and support those in need across Ukraine.