Ukraine receives 50 tons of energy equipment from international partners
Photo: Ukrainian Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal (facebook.com)
Ukraine has received over 50 tons of energy equipment from partners to repair damage to its power system caused by Russian attacks, stated the Ministry of Energy Denys Shmyhal.
Shmyhal said partners have provided Ukraine with over 50 tons of technical assistance for restoring the energy sector. The shipments came from the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Finland, Spain, and Norway.
"These include power transformers, distribution cabinets, generators, light towers, and more. On Friday, a batch of energy equipment from Czechia is expected to arrive. Another 400 generators are on their way to the capital from Poland. Assistance from Austria is already headed to the Ministry of Energy’s backup hub," the minister said.
According to Shmyhal, the ministry is processing requests from energy specialists promptly. Twenty shipments have already been sent to fuel and energy companies and critical infrastructure facilities, totaling 114 tons of equipment.
"All responsible parties have been tasked with quickly processing the received aid, as the speed of restoring light and heat in homes depends directly on this," Shmyhal said.
It is worth noting that Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys announced that Lithuania will also provide assistance to Ukraine. The country will send electrical generators worth over 2 million euros.
"On Ukraine’s Unity Day, we are sending warmth from Lithuania - electrical generators worth more than 2 million euros. Lithuania stands with Ukraine. Glory to Ukraine!" he wrote.
Russian attacks and energy restoration
After Russian missile and drone attacks on January 9, 13, and 20, Kyiv faced critical conditions. Following the latest strike, thousands of homes remained without heating in temperatures of -15°C.
Restoration of damages is ongoing: on January 21, energy workers managed to reconnect critical infrastructure facilities. As Shmyhal recently reported, Kyiv is expected to soon move from emergency power outages to strict but predictable schedules.
Next week, two more cogeneration units from Germany will arrive in Kyiv, simultaneously producing electricity and heat. Restoration continues in other regions as well, with partner support: in total, 17 countries are now providing Ukraine with energy equipment.
