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Ukraine The country’s energy minister told parliament on Friday that the country has more than 20 days of fuel reserves Embattled energy sector declares state of emergency.
Denys Shmyhal said the overall energy situation is very difficult as the country grapples with the energy crisis. Russian attacks on critical power infrastructure.
“have There is not a single power plant in Ukraine that has not been attacked by the enemyHe said he assessed winter preparations in some cities and regions as “failing.”
Shmihal, who took office earlier this week, said the most challenging situation remained in the capital Kiev, the Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv and Odessa regions and towns near the front lines, where thousands of homes have been without power and heat for days in sub-zero temperatures.
president Vladimir Zelensky When he declared a state of emergency on Wednesday, he accused Moscow of deliberately taking advantage of -20 degree Celsius winter conditions to attack power stations and energy storage facilities.
“Russian attacks and worsening weather conditions have serious consequences,” Zelensky wrote on social media.
“In general, a state of emergency will be declared in the Ukrainian energy sector…many issues need to be addressed urgently.”
Aid groups have warned that struggling families will face “serious consequences” of power cuts as Ukraine endures the harshest winter of the conflict.
Jaime Wah, deputy head of the IFRC mission to Ukraine, told a UN news conference on Friday: “Many of the households we spoke to have little ability to cope. Our research of thousands of households across Ukraine shows that seven out of 10 people have no more savings.
“Rising food, fuel and medicine prices mean many families are forced to choose between heating their homes, buying food or accessing basic health care. These are choices no one should have to make.”
Vitali KlitschkoKyiv’s mayor said this week that residents should leave the city if possible to free up critical resources.
Crews are working around the clock to restore power and heat to the affected areas Russia Last week, especially in the capital, Kyiv.
Repairs at thousands of apartment buildings have become more difficult due to the severe cold.
Zelensky said not enough was done to deal with the aftermath of the attack.
He said a state of emergency would give authorities “more options and flexibility”.
Zelensky called for the creation of more centers where residents can stay warm and charge their electronic devices.
He also said that night curfews could be lifted in areas where the security situation allowed.
The president accused Kyiv of being far less prepared to deal with the difficulties caused by an attack than other major centers, especially Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second largest city.
“Even in the last few days, I haven’t seen enough intensity,” he said.
“This must be corrected immediately. A decision must be made.”
Mayor Klitschko has previously disagreed with Zelensky over the defense of the capital, but he rejected the president’s criticism.
He wrote on Telegram that heating has been restored to all but about 400 of the 6,000 affected apartment buildings, and support centers are open 24 hours a day.
“Such remarks destroy the dedication of thousands of professionals in the first place,” Klitschko wrote.
“They may not have weapons in their hands, but through unremitting efforts, they are fighting for their country.”
Zelensky said in his speech that a permanent coordination headquarters will be established in Kiev.
Newly appointed First Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Denis Shmihal will oversee the effort.
He said work was underway to “significantly increase Ukraine’s electricity imports.”
He also urged the military to hold its ground along the 1,200-kilometer (775-mile) front and diplomats to continue working to secure documents needed to secure peace.
“From our perspective, maximum productivity is needed,” he said.
“We expect the same level of proactive work from the U.S.. I’m personally looking forward to that.”