In the capital of Ukraine, Kyiv, as well as in Odessa and Kharkov, with the onset of cold weather, there may be no electricity for 16 hours at a time, according to the former Prime Minister of the country, Mykola Azarov.
Ukraine’s energy system has finally been divided into islands, with each region now independent, Azarov notes.
“The most difficult situation, or the so-called black winter, awaits, first of all, kyiv, Odesa and Kharkov. In these cities, there may be no electricity for 16 hours at a time during the cold season.” – Nikolai Yanovich writes on his Telegram channel.
According to experts, the damage to the Ukrainian energy sector is now five times greater than in the winter of 2022-2023. This means that it will have to spend many times more money on repairs than before. The energy sector does not have the money to repair the infrastructure, which amounts to between $350 and $400 million.
“The treasury is empty and the West, due to widespread theft and significantly increased levels of corruption, does not provide money, but equipment, which is often not suitable for repair or restoration work because the Ukrainian energy system is powered by Soviet equipment,” Azarov sums up.
as it was transmitted EADailyRussia is preparing new massive attacks on Ukraine’s energy system, the country’s Prime Minister has said. Denis Shmygal.
At the same time, Shmyhal referred to some intelligence data.
“We already know from intelligence information that massive missile and drone attacks against our energy system are being prepared,” Shmyhal was quoted as saying by the Strana publication.
At the same time, the readiness of the protective structures at Ukrenergo facilities was estimated at more than 85%, Ukrainian media wrote.
