20,000 hryvnia to each person: how the payment mechanism will work
23 February 20:19
On February 23, the Cabinet of Ministers decided to allocate UAH 246.4 million to pay additional bonuses to emergency repair crews who restored energy infrastructure in January after Russian attacks.
This was announced by First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal, according to "Komersant Ukrainian".
Who will receive payments and how much
According to the minister, this is a one-time additional payment of UAH 20,000 for each employee who was involved in restoring electricity, heat, and water supply.
The funds will be transferred to the employees’ current bank accounts.
The project involves companies in the fuel and energy complex, the housing and utilities sector, and Ukrzaliznytsia. The lists of recipients are compiled by the companies themselves and submitted through the Diya portal.
Attacks and power outages
The decision was made against the backdrop of new waves of attacks on energy infrastructure. In February, shelling caused power outages in several regions.
Restoration work often takes place in difficult conditions — near the affected areas and at risk of repeated strikes. The government has already introduced a mechanism for financial support for such teams, and on February 6, Dія began accepting applications from energy companies for additional payments.
Why it matters
Energy infrastructure remains one of the key targets of Russian attacks. The stability of electricity, heat, and water supplies for millions of consumers depends on the speed of repair crews.
Financial incentives can be seen as an attempt to support specialists working in highly dangerous conditions.
What’s next
The government has not specified whether this payment will become a regular practice in the event of new attacks. At the same time, the mechanism through “Diy” allows for the rapid formation of lists and transfer of funds without additional bureaucracy.
The issue of long-term support for energy workers remains relevant, especially given the duration of the war and the strain on the energy system.
