Zelensky: Regional plans prepared to upgrade protection of energy facilities

Plans to restore and upgrade the protection of energy facilities have already been developed and will next be approved at the national level.

President Volodymyr Zelensky said this in his evening video address, Ukrinform reports.

“Today, an important meeting was held with our government officials, energy specialists, and military personnel – everyone responsible for protecting and upgrading our infrastructure, Ukraine’s energy sector. Detailed plans for the regions have already been prepared, covering the restoration of energy facilities and the upgrading of their protection, taking into account everything Russia has been doing over this winter and what it could attempt next. I instructed that certain points be refined and that these plans be prepared for the level of the National Security and Defense Council to be approved precisely at the national level, specifying exactly what needs to be done, what must be ensured, and who will be responsible,” Zelensky said.

He stressed that he expects maximum involvement from regional and local authorities. According to the President, successful community-level practices should be shared with other regions, especially those that faced the greatest difficulties and unresolved issues this winter.

“It is the local authorities who can make the greatest contribution to the resilience of communities, knowing which facilities require priority modernization and protection. The Government and all institutions of our state – everyone will help,” Zelenskyy emphasized.

The President added that there are many military-related aspects that must be implemented by the Armed Forces and the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.

“The formats tested recently have proven effective. When practically every strike and every impact was carefully analyzed, clear conclusions were drawn about what must change,” the head of state said.

As previously reported by Ukrinform, the energy recovery strategy is set to be finalized on March 1.

Photo: Office of the President of Ukraine