Shmyhal: Russia has carried out more than 350 attacks on Ukraine’s energy sector since September
As a result of Russian attacks since September, more than 800 pieces of power generation equipment have been damaged.
First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal revealed during Question Time with the government in the Verkhovna Rada that Russia has conducted over 350 attacks on Ukraine's energy sector since September. According to Shmyhal, these strikes have damaged more than 800 units at substations and power generation facilities.
The minister pointed out that an additional layer of protection has now been installed for 235 transformers. However, only one transformer has been hit by a ballistic missile over the past six months. Shmyhal stressed that, without this protection, restoring energy facilities would take months due to the current intensity of Russian shelling.
Ukrainian energy companies have urged international partners to expedite assistance, particularly in air defense, and to increase sanctions pressure on Russia.
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