After President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized government officials for the fact that some of them had not been near the front for six months or more, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal arrived in Donetsk region to inspect the reconstruction of a thermal generation facility. This was reported by UNN.
Preparing for the heating season is a priority task facing all departments right now. In Donetsk region, I personally inspected the reconstruction of a thermal generation facility
The Prime Minister pointed out that the development of a decentralized energy system will help provide people with heat and light.
According to him, with the support of USAID, two cogeneration units were transferred to the boiler houses, which will ensure their independence. The installation process is currently underway. In total, it is planned to install 4 energy-efficient boilers with a capacity of 10 MW each.
"I urge all communities and cities to install alternative power sources in order to ensure the uninterrupted operation of critical infrastructure," the Prime Minister said, adding that the government is working to simplify the import and installation of such equipment as much as possible.
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As part of his working visit to Donetsk region, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with the region's leadership on the security situation in the region. Afterwards, Zelenskyy said that there would be a separate conversation in Kyiv, in particular with government officials who "should be here and in other places near the front - in difficult communities where people need immediate solutions. Solutions that are not visible from Kyiv.