Ukraine has managed to avoid mass power outages, although occasionally power shortages have to be covered not only by imports, but also by emergency aid.
This winter, the Russians are shelling front-line regions, but not undertaking a massive shelling of energy infrastructure. Ukraine’s Deputy Minister of Energy Yaroslav Demchenkov announced this on Saturday, February 3, during a telethon.
He noted that in front-line areas, the invaders also hit coal mines and gas supply systems during the attack.
“People are working to assess the consequences – we assess the losses and economic losses for energy companies. The ministry has created a special working group so that the needs of companies for equipment in energy will be met as quickly as possible,” said Demchenkov.
He noted that the first half of the second wartime winter had gone better than expected.
“There are attacks on the energy system, but they are noticeably weaker than last year, and the preparations to eliminate their consequences are clearly stronger – the experience of last winter had effect,” he said.
As reported, the Russians attacked Krivoy Rog with drones tonight. The attack damaged the equipment of the Ukrenergo substation. 62 thousand consumers, as well as infrastructure facilities, were left without electricity. Ukrenergo later reported that two substations were attacked.
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Source: korrespondent
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