The Prime Minister of Ukraine, Yulia Svyrydenko, held a video conference with regional leaders to coordinate actions aimed at stabilizing the country’s energy system. The discussion took place against the backdrop of extensive damage to the energy networks following another wave of massive attacks by Russian forces, which Svyrydenko informed the public about on January 12.
This is reported by Kyiv24
Challenges for Energy Workers in Critical Regions
According to the Prime Minister, the most difficult situation with energy supply is observed in Kyiv and on the left bank of the Kyiv region, particularly in the Boryspil and Brovary districts. Energy workers are operating under extremely challenging conditions – under constant risk of new shelling, at temperatures below -10 degrees Celsius, with significant icing on equipment and power lines.
“The most challenging situation remains in certain areas of Kyiv and on the left bank of the Kyiv region, specifically in the Boryspil and Brovary districts. A particular focus is on restoring electricity supply for consumers in Odesa, Kharkiv, and Donetsk regions, where the situation is difficult following nighttime shelling. The main task is to restore electricity and heating supply for all households,” the head of government wrote on her Telegram channel.
The government is paying special attention to restoring energy supply in the Odesa, Kharkiv, and Donetsk regions, where the situation remains complicated after nighttime shelling. The primary task has been identified as the prompt restoration of electricity and heating to residential buildings.
Operation of Critical Infrastructure and Social Support
Yulia Svyrydenko emphasized that the country’s critical infrastructure continues to operate without interruption. Across Ukraine, more than 7,000 resilience points are already functioning, and traffic on major transport routes is maintained even under challenging weather conditions.
At the same time, local authorities are organizing the educational process considering the current situation in the regions. The Prime Minister expressed gratitude to energy workers and services that are making “continuous titanic efforts” to restore the energy system.
Svyrydenko had previously predicted that improvements in the electricity supply situation in Kyiv could be expected by around January 15.
It is worth noting that on the night of January 9, Russian forces carried out a massive missile strike on Ukraine, with Kyiv region being the primary target. As a result of the attack, four people were killed in the capital, and another 25 were injured, including medical personnel and rescuers. In Kyiv region, destruction was recorded, and five people were affected.
According to the Ministry of Energy, on the morning of January 9, over 500,000 consumers in Kyiv and the region were without electricity supply.