German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul confirmed that Germany will continue to support Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression. The diplomat made a statement following the latest massive attack by Russia on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, which occurred overnight on January 20.
This is reported by Kyiv24
“In the coldest winter since the start of the (full-scale – ed.) war, Putin is hitting Ukraine with waves of attacks on civilian infrastructure – as he did again last night. Hundreds of thousands of people are left without heating, electricity, and hot water. We will continue to support Ukraine in its struggle against Putin.”
Wadephul also reminded about a new aid package, which includes the allocation of 60 million euros to strengthen Ukraine’s energy resilience. This package includes emergency generators, fuel, and heating supplies to thwart Russia’s plans to break the resistance of Ukrainians.
Escalation of attacks on Ukraine’s energy sector
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion in February 2022, Russia has systematically targeted Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. These attacks have become particularly intense since the fall of 2025, when Russian forces intensified shelling of energy facilities.
The Security Service of Ukraine considers these actions to be crimes against humanity. According to official data, since the beginning of the current heating season, there have been 256 aerial attacks by Russia on the country’s energy facilities and heating systems.
Challenging situation in Kyiv and the suburbs
Kyiv and its outskirts have suffered the most from the recent strikes. Following the attack carried out by Russia on January 9, emergency power outages continue in the city and its suburbs. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko stated that this strike was the most serious in four years for the capital’s critical infrastructure, and the situation remains the most challenging in a long time.