The Naftogaz Group has significantly expanded its electricity imports from European countries this week in accordance with government directives. This step is aimed at supporting the stability of the Ukrainian energy system, which is under pressure due to massive shelling from Russia.
This is reported by Kyiv24
Electricity Imports Cover More Than Half of Naftogaz’s Needs
The Chairman of the Board of NJSC Naftogaz of Ukraine, Serhiy Koretsky, reported that the volumes of imported electricity purchases already meet over 50% of the needs of all Group enterprises. This complies with government regulations. As a result, additional electricity resources have been freed up for residential consumers, allowing for at least a partial compensation for interruptions in energy supply following attacks on critical infrastructure.
“The volumes of imported electricity purchases already cover over 50% of the needs of all Group enterprises, as stipulated by government regulations. The corresponding volume of electricity has been released for residential consumers’ needs.”
The Situation in Ukraine’s Energy System After the Shelling
Naftogaz is coordinating its actions with the government to expedite the stabilization of the energy system following the recent Russian strikes. Due to the massive attacks by Russian forces, a state of emergency is in effect in Ukraine’s energy system. In particular, on January 20, Kyiv experienced another attack, resulting in over 5,600 apartment buildings being left without heating. Most of them had already resumed heating supply after the previous shelling on January 9.
On the night of January 24, Russian forces attacked the capital again, using drones and missiles. Destruction and damage were recorded in five districts of the city. According to official reports, one person was killed, and four were injured. More than 6,000 homes were left without heating, with the most critical situation observed in Troieshchyna.
According to Mayor Vitali Klitschko, the attack on January 9 was the most painful for Kyiv’s critical infrastructure in the last four years, after which emergency power outages continue in the city.
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion in February 2022, Russia has regularly targeted Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Since the fall of 2025, the attacks have become even more intense. According to the Security Service of Ukraine, strikes on energy facilities are classified as crimes against humanity. Since the start of the current heating season, at least 256 aerial attacks by Russia on energy facilities and heating systems in Ukraine have been documented.