Minister of Energy on possibility of blackouts
Photo: Minister of Energy of Ukraine Herman Galushchenko (Getty Images)
At present, there is only one threat in Ukraine that could lead to a systemic accident. Predicting this threat and its scale is challenging, as reported by the Minister of Energy of Ukraine, Herman Halushchenko, citing a national telethon.
"In reality, the only threat to a systemic accident is attacks by the Russians. Predicting the level of attacks and when they will occur is difficult. I already have many questions because, to be frank, I expected a different situation today," explained Halushchenko.
At the same time, the minister noted that there are currently no prerequisites for blackouts.
"Moreover, even if there is a critical impact due to attacks on the energy system, blackouts may occur but will have a temporary nature," he emphasized.
Blackouts in Ukraine
Recently, the Minister of Energy of Ukraine, Herman Halushchenko, stated that in case of attacks by Russian occupiers on energy facilities during this fall-winter period, power outages are possible in the country. However, such blackouts will not be prolonged.
For more details on the risks of power outages due to new mass attacks by occupiers on the energy system, read the material from RBC-Ukraine "Fall and winter in dark again? Three scenarios for the Ukrainian energy system".
