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Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine
28.5 million dollars was collected for the Ukrainian army. Such an amount was collected today at the initiative of the Ministry of Digital Transformation. Namely:
· The “Diia” app has already raised UAH 62,243,637 (over $2 million).
· The https://putler.io/ portal also has just over $2 million (and that's the amount in almost half a day since donations were launched).
· About $24,5 million was raised in cryptocurrency.
Administrative services centres provide help for internally displaced persons, soldiers and territorial defence to get essentials and find a temporary home. Help is already provided in 8 regions of Ukraine: Ivano-Frankivsk, Cherkasy, Vinnytsia, Volyn, Lviv, Zaporizhzhia, Luhansk, Khmelnytsky. New centres are constantly joining the Initiative.
https://www.facebook.com/mintsyfra/posts/323364813166175
Vice-Prime-Minister - Minister for Digital Transformation of Ukraine Mykhailo Fedorov informed that Apple also stopped working in Russia.
Ajax Systems developed an "Air Alarm” application. It will promptly inform about the beginning and end of the alarm. It will also send users the loudest critical notifications about air, chemical, man-made or other types of civil defense alarms, even in silent or sleep mode of the smartphone. New application can be downloaded at Google Play Market and AppStore.
https://www.facebook.com/mintsyfra/posts/323127396523250
ECONOMY
National Bank of Ukraine
The National Bank of Ukraine has eased a number of bans on foreign exchange transactions. Thus, from 1 March 2022, instead of a complete ban on the issuance of cash from the client's account in foreign currency, a limit of up to 30 thousand UAH per day was established.
In addition, the NBU determined that:
· without restrictions, cash foreign currency will be withdrawn from the accounts of enterprises and institutions that ensure the implementation of government mobilization plans (tasks) and on the basis of separate permits of the NBU;
· withdrawal of cash currency in branches of banks located in territories threatened by Russian occupation will be carried out within the balance of funds on the account, subject to their availability. The decision on the issuance of funds will be made by the head of the branch or bank branch.
In addition, the National Bank provided for the possibility of using payment cards abroad for payments and cash, adding them to the list of exceptions to the ban on cross-border transfers of currency values from Ukraine on behalf of customers. At the same time, NBU emphasizes that since the introduction of Martial Law, the NBU has not imposed any restrictions on non-cash payments, including abroad.
The National Bank also forbade crediting funds to the accounts of individual customers on transfers initiated using electronic means of payment issued by members of international payment systems operating in the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus. It is also prohibited to accept in Ukraine electronic means of payment (including transfers, settlements and cash withdrawals) issued by members of the relevant international payment systems.
ENERGY
Naftogaz
We keep protecting our underground gas storage facilities from enemies and diversionists. Yesterday night, thanks to professional work and vigilance of the area defence of Olyshivka village, that is a kilometre from the Olyshivka UGS, it became possible to reveal and apprehend two diversionists.
The perpetrators were quickly apprehended and handed over to police officers. They will further face the charges for the crime committed.
As of today, the Olyshivka UGS is under enhanced security. Security checkpoints are installed at all the access roads to the storage facilities. At the same time, local defenders assist our colleagues in intense patrolling and investigation of well stock day and night.
Gas is being withdrawn from the Ukrainian UGS as normal.
LLC “Gas supply company “Naftogaz Trading” consistently provides large consumers with natural gas. In the past 24 hours, there were no disorders in dispatch centre operation. The company is performing all financial liabilities to the counterparties and the state. During February, LLC “Gas supply company “Naftogaz Trading” transferred taxes and fees in the amount exceeding UAH 1.6 bn to the budgets of all levels.
Combat activities continue within the area of PJSC Donetskoblgaz. As of today, our colleagues had to preemptively cut off Donske u.t.s. From gas supply in order to prevent potential accident. Number of subscribers cut off makes 4,680.
Novoyavorivsk and Novyi Rozdil CHPs are operating as normal. Heat and hot water are supplied to all consumers. However, allowing for the circumstance, we are ready for any scenarios. That is why employees of Novyi Rozdil CHP are preparing road tankers to provide citizens with water shall the town be cut off from water supply. Branches of Novoyavorivsk power grids and Novyi Rozdil power grids are uninterruptedly supplying electricity to all consumers.
All digital services and site of LLC “Gas Supply Company “Naftogaz of Ukraine” are sustainably and flawless.
JSC Ukrtransnafta keeps operating as normal.
OJSC “Kirovohradgaz” is operating as normal.
JSC Ukrspectransgaz is operating meeting all the requirements of martial law status.
JSC Ukrgasvydobuvannya keeps producing gas at all its facilities, except for those located near the contact line.
JSC Donetskoblgaz continues to stand up for its customers despite extremely difficult conditions. During the night, Kostiantynivka was shelled, which resulted in damages of the gas infrastructure. Currently, the emergency repair team has already carried out the necessary work to restore gas supply.
Unfortunately, due to numerous damages to the gas pipelines, the subscribers from the village of Bohoyavlenka, Volnovakha district of Donetsk region were disconnected. It is about 407 subscribers. At present, it is impossible to resume supplies to the village. In total, 5,087 subscribers are left without gas.
Employees of Novyi Rozdil CHP strengthen the approaches to the heating plant with sandbags. CHP of Novyi Rozdil and Novoyavorivsk operate as usual. Heat and hot water are supplied uninterruptedly. Branches “Novoyavorivsk Electric Networks” and “Novyi Rozdil Electric Networks” supply electricity to all consumers.
LLC “Gas supply company “Naftogaz Trading” provides full supply of natural gas to large consumers in full. No violations have been registered. The company asks its partners to promptly report risks and problematic issues to be taken into account in its work. Ensuring a sustainable gas supply, in particular for industry, heat and electricity producers for households, is critical, especially in times of military aggression, and is a shared responsibility of all stakeholders.
JSC Ukrgasvydobuvannya keeps producing gas at all its facilities, except for those located near the contact line.
JSC Ukrtransgaz and JSC Ukrtransnafta keep operating as normal. Gas is being withdrawn from the Ukrainian UGS in the required volumes.
All digital services and site of LLC “Gas Supply Company “Naftogaz of Ukraine” are sustainably and are in constant contact with customers.
JSC Ukrspectransgaz is operating meeting all the requirements of martial law status.
OJSC “Kirovohradgaz” is operating as normal.
Energoatom
As of 8:00 on March 2, 2022, Ukraine's nuclear power plants are operating safely and in a stable way.
The current capacity of all four Ukrainian NPPs provides electricity for the country.
Under martial law and full-scale aggression of Russia, Energoatom strengthens control and determines the exceptional effectiveness of nuclear safety issues over everything else.
There are no violated conditions of safe operation. Radiation, fire and environmental conditions at NPPs and adjacent areas have not changed and are within current standards.
The main equipment of the reactor compartments of power units, premises and buildings of power plants, the perimeters of protected areas and adjacent territories, as well as particularly important NPP facilities outside their protected areas are under strict supervision and control.
https://www.facebook.com/energoatom.ua/posts/360307179434402
Gas TSO of Ukraine
Operative information as of March 2, 2022: administrative buildings of the Linear Production Units in Mykolaiv and Kharkiv were damaged by shelling.
As a result of the shelling, the administrative building of the main gas pipelines unit in Mykolaiv and one gas distribution station were damaged. Employees are being evacuated to safe locations. According to preliminary information, there are no victims or casualties.
In Kharkiv, the facade of the control building was damaged due to the hostilities.
As of 12:00, Gas TSO of Ukraine continues to meet the needs of Ukrainian consumers, energy and industry, despite the hostilities. Yesterday, on March 1, we transported 73.4 million cubic meters of gas to the operators of gas distribution networks.
Though the gas transmission infrastructure works without critical damages, 7 gas distribution stations on the line of the military operations remain disconnected. Due to the hostilities, it is not possible to resume gas supply to the operators of gas distribution networks because of the risk of fire.
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