Russia Kiev prepares energy grid for new winter of war
Ukraine is preparing for its third winter of war and further Russian attacks on its energy supply network. President Volodymyr Zelenskyi announced that he had met with representatives of various ministries and the country's energy suppliers to discuss measures to protect the infrastructure.
15.10.2024, 17:20
SDA
"The discussion revolved around all levels of protecting the energy infrastructure, including technical aspects, as well as electronic warfare and air defense," Selensky reported on the Telegram platform.
"The air force will be involved," Selensky hinted at some of the protective measures discussed. "We have also decided to strengthen our air defense along the fronts and border." Plans have also been drawn up for the rapid repair of damage and the decentralization of energy suppliers.
Over the past two winters of war, the Russian military has repeatedly attacked and severely damaged Ukraine's energy infrastructure. With the loss of electricity and the associated water and heat supply at the coldest time of the year, the civilian population of Ukraine has been put under pressure. In the meantime, Ukraine has received massive aid from abroad to rebuild the energy network and additional air defense systems to protect it.
