"Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal told Parliament that the overall energy situation in Ukraine is very difficult following a series of Russian drone and missile attacks on power infrastructure. He added that the country has fuel reserves for more than 20 days. Shmyhal, who previously served as prime minister and defense minister, took office earlier this week. He said the most challenging situation remains in the capital, Kyiv, and the regions of Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, and Odesa."
"On Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would declare a state of emergency in the energy sector to address issues of disrupted power supplies and make up for lost time following sustained Russian attacks. Shmyhal said he ordered emergency imports of electricity. He added that Ukraine needs to install 2.22.7 GW of electricity generation capacity by the end of 2026 to meet its consumption needs."
The overall energy situation in Ukraine is very difficult following Russian drone and missile attacks on power infrastructure. Fuel reserves are sufficient for more than 20 days. The most challenging conditions are in Kyiv and the regions of Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, and Odesa. Many frontline towns have been without electricity and heating for days in subzero temperatures. Winter preparations have failed in some cities and regions, and many systems are stalling. Every power plant in Ukraine has been attacked. A state of emergency in the energy sector will be declared, emergency electricity imports have been ordered, and 2.2–2.7 GW of new generation capacity is needed by the end of 2026.
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