President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conference call with the government and all regions regarding the energy situation and preparations for the next heating season. Following the meeting, specific tasks were set for regions and key cities regarding the protection of critical infrastructure, restoration of damaged facilities, and development of alternative generation. The President announced this on his Telegram channel, writes UNN.
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According to the head of state, resilience plans have already been approved for each region across the country. This refers to preparing the energy system for the new winter amidst the consequences of Russian strikes on infrastructure during the past season.
We are already preparing for the next winter and gradually restoring what Russian strikes destroyed this winter
Regions were instructed to protect critical facilities and strengthen generation
The President stated that one of the main tasks for local authorities is the physical protection of facilities critical for surviving the winter, as well as accelerating the restoration of damaged infrastructure.
Every facility that matters must be protected
Separately, according to Zelenskyy, the government has already provided solutions and resources to strengthen the system with cogeneration units. Work has also already begun on 245 facilities across the country.
There are clear tasks for regions and major cities regarding alternative generation and facility restoration
Zelenskyy criticized the delay in the European aid package
The President also drew attention to the delay in the European support package for Ukraine worth 90 billion euros. According to him, 5 billion of this amount was supposed to be directed specifically to preparations for the next winter and operational recovery.
The European support package of 90 billion euros for Ukraine is still blocked. And it is a problem that Europeans cannot find a solution and fulfill what they promised
He added that despite the lack of funding, work is already underway, and the protection of energy and critical infrastructure remains an unconditional priority.