Energy sector experienced its most challenging year since war began, Ukraine's Minister
Photo: German Galushchenko, Minister of Energy of Ukraine (Getty Images)
The past year was the most challenging for Ukraine's energy system since the start of the full-scale war. In 2024, the enemy began shelling as early as March, RBC-Ukraine reports, citing German Galushchenko, Minister of Energy of Ukraine.
"This was indeed the most difficult year (2024 – ed.). Because, if we even analyze the strikes that took place in 2022 and 2023, for example, Russia began massive strikes on October 10. In 2024, they started much earlier, as early as March," Galushchenko said.
According to the Minister, the destruction caused by the attacks on the energy sector was significant and much larger overall than in previous years. In particular, the nature of the strikes, their complexity, and the weapons used by the enemy have changed.
Attacks on Ukraine's energy sector
Today, Ukraine's energy system continues to recover after 13 massive Russian shellings in 2024. Emergency recovery work on energy facilities is ongoing. Due to Russian attacks in the fall and early winter, scheduled power outages were reintroduced in several regions.
Meanwhile, the enemy continues to carry out aerial attacks against Ukraine. For instance, on the night of January 2, Russia launched 72 drones against Ukraine. Ukraine's air defense managed to destroy 47 of them.
