Which regions have the most difficult electricity supply situation: what Svyrydenko says
12 January 16:08
Ukraine held a conference call with all regions regarding the state of the country’s energy system and life support after a new wave of Russian attacks.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko reported that restoration work is continuing under extremely difficult conditions — under shelling, at temperatures below −10°C, and with power lines covered in ice, according to "Komersant Ukrainian".
Where the situation is most difficult
According to the head of government, as of January 12, the most difficult situation with electricity remains:
- in certain areas of Kyiv;
- on the left bank of the Kyiv region, particularly in the Boryspil and Brovary districts.
The government is paying particular attention to the Odesa, Kharkiv, and Donetsk regions, where energy facilities were damaged during nighttime shelling.
What energy companies and authorities are doing
Energy companies are working in emergency mode to restore electricity and heat supply to residential buildings. At the same time, the government emphasizes that
- critical infrastructure is operating without interruption;
- more than 7,000 Points of Invincibility have been deployed across the country;
- traffic on major highways is ensured, and roads are being cleared by special equipment;
- local authorities are organizing the work of educational institutions, taking into account weather conditions and the state of the networks.
Russian troops attacked energy facilities in seven regions at once
On the night of January 12, Russian troops attacked energy facilities in seven regions at once, leading to large-scale power outages.
The situation was complicated by weather conditions:
- 161 settlements in the Kyiv region were left without power,
- 48 in Zakarpattia,
- 36 in Dnipropetrovsk,
- 15 in Chernihiv Oblast.
Repair crews from the regional power company are working to restore the damaged lines.
The restoration of the power grid is under constant monitoring
The government says that the restoration of the power system is under constant control, and coordination with the heads of regional military administrations continues around the clock.
According to Svyrydenko, the main task is to restore electricity and heat supply to all homes, despite the attacks and difficult winter conditions.
