Zelensky: Russia will try to destroy Ukraine’s energy sector

Russian terrorists will try to destroy Ukraine’s energy system this winter. Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky said this in his evening speech to Ukrainians.

The President said that a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief Headquarters took place today, where several important issues were discussed.

“The first thing is, of course, the front. The situation in the main directions, reports from the commanders, provision of shells and air defense,” said the president.

At the same time, the second question of the Headquarters is also directly related to Ukrainian defense – to the stability of our state. We are talking about preparing for winter, protecting generation facilities and providing electricity and heat, restoring everything damaged by Russian strikes and battles.

“The current Russian leadership always does what they did before. They repeat all the mistakes. They repeat all the evils. And when they don’t succeed, they think that they supposedly did a little evil to succeed. It’s crazy logic. But they should consider it.” “This winter, Russian terrorists will try again to destroy our energy system. They cannot accept the opinion that Ukraine will not be conquered anyway. But they will try to make more strikes and more attempts to bypass our defense,” Zelensky stressed. .

In this regard, the head of state assured that “we are fully aware of the danger.”

At the Headquarters there are also reports from the military and all officials responsible for protecting Ukrainian energy and winter tactics. In particular, the head of government, ministers, heads of energy companies, representatives of the communications sector, and heads of regional administrations reported.

“Everything related to the physical protection of facilities, restoration, execution of orders, procedures in case of some emergency situations. To win this winter, face all difficulties and provide protection to our people are very important. And, by the way, The local authorities must be fully implemented “We will do our part in the preparatory work. Next week we will document the current state of winter preparations in the regions,” Zelensky emphasized.

The President added that more steps are being taken now to strengthen Ukrainian air defense and cooperation with partners for the sake of Ukrainian energy security. “This week has strengthened us a lot,” the president emphasized.

Zelensky noted that the transfer of another Patriot battery to Ukraine is being worked on with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. “This will be a significant boost,” Zelensky said.

“Italy – Giorgia Meloni, Madam Head of Government, and I discussed the content of a new security package for our state. Thank you! air defense system, but also for support in energy equipment . Thank you!” – added Zelensky.

Separately, the president noted that he has a very good agreement with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on security in the Black Sea and the Odessa region.

“And, of course, Mr. President of France. Emmanuel is doing exactly what we agreed with him for the greater security of Ukraine and the whole of Europe. There are significant results and new opportunities for our soldiers. But more than details a later,” Zelensky noted.

In addition, the head of state added that today there is also a decision on a new package from the Netherlands in the amount of more than 100 million euros, and this package is specifically focused on supporting the Ukrainian energy system.

As already written, electrical engineers have increased the reliability of electricity supply in eastern Ukraine. They put the high-voltage overhead line back into service.