The Ukrainian government is actively seeking international support to stabilize the country’s energy system. On January 20, Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced details regarding the upcoming humanitarian aid supplies.
This is reported by Kyiv24
New Assistance from Partners: Generators, Transformers, and Funding
According to the head of the government, Ukraine expects new shipments from Azerbaijan, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic in the coming days. The aid includes generators, transformers, cables, medical equipment, and other essential resources needed to restore the energy infrastructure and support the livelihoods of citizens.
Additionally, next week, the Ukraine Energy Support Fund will receive 25 million euros from Ireland. Yulia Svyrydenko expressed gratitude to partners for the assistance already provided, including financial contributions and backup equipment aimed at restoring heat and light for Ukrainians.
“Everything is directed towards restoring heat and light in the homes of our people and rehabilitating energy facilities after extremely difficult enemy shelling.”
Increased International Support Amid Intensified Attacks by Russia
Recently, Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha reported an additional aid package from Germany amounting to 60 million euros to support the Ukrainian energy sector affected by Russian strikes. On January 12, the Norwegian government also announced emergency assistance for Ukraine’s energy sector totaling 340 million euros, which will help ensure critical services amid ongoing attacks.
Since the full-scale invasion by Russia in February 2022, Ukraine’s energy infrastructure has suffered numerous strikes. Since the fall of 2025, Russian troops have intensified shelling, causing significant disruptions in the country’s energy systems.
The Security Service of Ukraine considers the Russian strikes on energy facilities to be crimes against humanity. According to the SBU, since the beginning of the current heating season, there have been 256 air attacks on energy facilities and heating systems in Ukraine.
The situation remains particularly challenging in Kyiv: following a massive Russian strike on January 9, the city is experiencing emergency power and heating outages. Mayor Vitali Klitschko noted that this attack has been the most painful for the capital’s critical infrastructure in the last four years.