Additional energy crews begin work in Kyiv to restore power – Shmyhal
First Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal held another meeting of the task force addressing the emergency in the power systems of Kyiv and the Kyiv region.
According to Ukrinform, Shmyhal reported this on Telegram.
“The fastest possible restoration of power supply and strengthening the protection of critical infrastructure facilities from Russian attacks are the highest priority,” Shmyhal emphasized.
During the meeting, the results of completed work were analyzed and a plan of further steps to strengthen the resilience of the energy system was agreed upon.
According to him, regarding heat supply, work is currently underway to restore heating to about 100 buildings in Kyiv. Where necessary, these buildings and critical facilities are being powered by generators. Preparations are also underway to transfer more than 60 additional generators to the city.
Shmyhal instructed the city authorities to work with Ukrzaliznytsia and the Ministry for Development of Communities and Territories to increase the number of thermal repair crews.
Ukrzaliznytsia will send at least 30 heating repair teams to assist the city and will provide expert support to ensure the fastest possible restoration of heating in homes.
Some 20 more crews will be dispatched to the capital from other regions.
Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration Oleksii Kuleba reported on the number of cogeneration units already en route to reinforce the city and set the task of removing all bureaucratic obstacles to their rapid commissioning.
“Regarding the electricity situation, it remains difficult. Energy workers are operating 24/7. In line with the task force’s decisions, additional energy crews from other regions began work in Kyiv today. I instructed energy companies to continue increasing the number of crews. Our goal is immediate coordination and response – not weeks, not days, but a matter of hours,” Shmyhal noted.
As previously reported by Ukrinform, Shmyhal believes that Kyiv was not prepared for winter conditions amid ongoing attacks.
Photo: Denys Shmyhal / Telegram