Sweden sends €100 million winter aid to Ukraine
Photo: Benjamin Doussa, Sweden's Minister for International Development Cooperation (Getty Images)
Sweden will provide Ukraine with a winter aid package worth 1.1 billion Swedish kronor (100 million euros). The funds will be used, in particular, to repair infrastructure, according to the Sweden Herald.
Swedish Minister for International Development and Cooperation Benjamin Dousa notes that Russia has intensified its attacks on Ukraine's civilian infrastructure in recent weeks. According to him, with the onset of cold weather, there is a risk that this winter will be the worst since 2022.
Sweden will allocate €100 million to support Ukrainian municipalities. This will be used to repair and build infrastructure in line with environmental requirements. The money will also be used to meet Ukraine's energy needs during the winter and to strengthen its ability to provide public services.
Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy sector
Russians are using the cold season as a weapon against Ukrainian civilians. They are attacking Ukraine's energy facilities, resulting in temporary power outages across the country.
On the night of December 2, Russians attacked energy and civilian facilities in the south of the Odesa region. As a result of the strikes, thousands of residents were left without electricity.
Today, December 2, all regions of Ukraine have introduced power outage schedules ranging from 0.5 to 3 shifts.
Earlier, Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal said that at the last Ramstein meeting, Ukraine asked its partners for a winter package of air defense systems.
According to him, this includes a sufficient number of interceptor missiles needed to protect Ukrainians and civilian infrastructure.
