On Monday, December 11, a meeting of the Crisis Energy Headquarters was held under the leadership of the Prime Minister of Ukraine, Yuliya Svyrydenko. The main topic of discussion was the heating season and ensuring the resilience of the energy system amid Russian threats.
Participants included heads of ministries and leading energy specialists, including Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba, Deputy Minister of Energy Konstantyn Kovalchuk, and the Head of the State Agency for Restoration and Development of Infrastructure of Ukraine, Serhiy Sukhomlyn.
To ensure reliable physical protection of critical infrastructure, 16 typical engineering solutions have been developed that can be applied in various regions of Ukraine. More than 100 facilities in frontline areas are already under increased control and protection.
'Russia continues to attack energy infrastructure, targeting the population to leave them without light, heat, and water supply. We continue to work to ensure comfortable conditions for people across Ukraine during the winter.' - Oleksiy Kuleba
In addition, former international partners have supplied Ukraine with over 700 units of equipment to improve the heating system. Most installations are already operational, and the rest are in the process of installation or connection. There is a strong focus on connecting distributed heat generation, which allows providing for the population even during shelling.
Currently, over 99% of boilers in Ukraine are ready for operation, and heat supply is ensured for over 70,000 houses throughout the country.
The meeting of the Crisis Energy Headquarters emphasized the importance of ensuring the resilience of the energy system, physical protection of critical infrastructure, and improving the reliability of heat and electricity supply for all residents of Ukraine, especially in the context of escalating conflict in Donbas and Russian threats. The government continues to take steps to improve the situation and ensure a peaceful life for Ukrainians.