"Shmyhal said the most challenging energy situation is in the capital, as well as the regions of Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv and Odesa. Towns near the front line in eastern Ukraine are also filled with thousands of homes that have been without electricity and heating for days in subzero conditions. In some cities and regions, winter preparations have failed. Over the past two days in office, I've seen that many things are clearly stalling, he said."
"The minister has ordered emergency imports of electricity, while declaring that Ukraine needs to install up to 2.7 GW of generation capacity by the end of the year if it is to meet its consumption needs. State companies, primarily Ukrainian Railways and Naftogaz, must urgently ensure the procurement of imported electric energy during the 2025-26 heating season, amounting to at least 50 percent of total consumption, Shmyhal said."
Russian strikes have heavily damaged Ukraine's energy infrastructure, leaving many households without heating or power amid subzero temperatures. The most severe disruptions affect Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv and Odesa regions, and towns near the eastern front line. Emergency electricity imports have been ordered and Ukraine needs up to 2.7 GW of new generation capacity by year-end to meet consumption. State companies, including Ukrainian Railways and Naftogaz, must procure imported electricity to cover at least 50 percent of consumption for the 2025–26 heating season. Fuel reserves are estimated at about 20 days, and detailed generation and import figures have been withheld for wartime security reasons.
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