Zelensky: Heating season in Ukraine begins today

President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that the official start of the heating season in Ukraine is set for October 28.  

He made the statement during a media briefing held yesterday, according to an Ukrinform correspondent.

“Heating has already begun in social sector facilities in some communities, but the official launch is scheduled for the 28th,” Zelensky said.

He also assured that restoration work is underway at critical infrastructure sites damaged by recent airstrikes.

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As previously reported, on October 23, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the allocation of UAH 8.4 billion from the state budget’s reserve fund to ensure stable passage through the 2025/2026 heating season.

On October 3, Russian forces carried out the largest attack on Naftogaz Group’s gas production infrastructure since February 2022, launching 35 missiles and 60 drones.