G7+ meets urgently as Russia pounds Ukraine's energy sector
Photo: G7+ group held an emergency meeting due to Russian attacks (t.me/energyofukraine)
The G7+ coordination group held a meeting in response to Russia's massive overnight strike regarding support for Ukraine's energy sector, according to the Ministry of Energy's Telegram.
During the meeting, the Ukrainian side provided international partners with detailed information about the consequences of the attack, which targeted, in particular, facilities of the oil and gas sector.
More than 100 representatives from various countries and international organizations participated in the meeting, including the United States, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, France, the European Commission, UNDP, EIB, EBRD, and other partners.
"This is an obvious attempt to deprive Ukrainians of light and heat during the autumn-winter period. The Russians have not abandoned their intentions to plunge Ukraine into darkness ahead of the new heating season," said Deputy Minister of Energy Roman Andarak.
According to him, with the intensification of Russian attacks, the need for mobilizing international partners’ support is growing, using tools that have already proven effective and can provide assistance in the shortest possible time.
Representatives of G7+ assured Ukraine of continued support and agreed to hold an additional meeting soon to coordinate further joint actions.
About the G7+ group
The G7+ energy coordination group in Ukraine was established in November 2022 to coordinate and mobilize donors in assisting Ukraine, particularly in restoring and protecting its energy infrastructure.
Members of this group include Bulgaria, Canada, the Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Norway, Romania, Slovakia, Sweden, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union, the Energy Secretariat of the Community, the World Bank Group, EBRD, and UNDP.
Russian strikes on energy infrastructure
On October 1, Russia carried out a massive strike on Ukraine's energy facilities. As a result of the Russian terror, 307,000 consumers across several districts of Chernihiv region were left without electricity. Power outage schedules were introduced in the region.
Also on October 1, the enemy struck Sumy region, causing damage and power outages that delayed train operations. Additionally, due to a Russian attack on an energy facility in Slavutych, Kyiv region, the Chernobyl NPP experienced a blackout.
Furthermore, on October 4, the Russian army struck the energy infrastructure of Sumy region. The city of Shostka is without power.
