Zelensky holds meeting to discuss protection of energy infrastructure, situation on front lines

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had chaired another meeting of the Headquarters of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief to discuss the situation on front lines and the protection of the country's energy infrastructure from Russian attacks, the restoration of damaged energy facilities, and the provision of electricity to the population.

The head of state said this in a statement on his Telegram channel, Ukrinform reports.

"We heard reports by the commanders of the operational directions about the current situation on front lines and considered the likely actions of the enemy in the near future. Particular attention was paid to the formation of reliable protection of the country's energy network against air attacks by the Russian army," Zelensky said.

According to him, the participants in the meeting also focused on the restoration of energy facilities that were damaged by recent Russian missile strikes and kamikaze drones.

In addition, he noted that the participants in the meeting had discussed alternative ways of temporarily providing the population and enterprises with electricity and communications the restoration work is underway.

"We are maximizing our efforts for the safety of energy infrastructure facilities. And we remember that each of the switched off unnecessary electrical appliances is a contribution to the faster restoration of stable and permanent electricity supply throughout Ukraine," Zelensky said.

Since October 10, Russia has been striking Ukraine's energy and civilian infrastructure with missiles and kamikaze drones.

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