Ukrainian Energy Minister Herman Galushchenko commented on the consequences of the massive Russian attacks against the Ukrainian energy infrastructure in recent months.
"Today we are talking about losses of over one billion dollars. But the attacks continue and it is obvious that the damage will increase," Ukrinform quotes. Galushchenko.
According to the minister, as a result of the massive attacks, the main damage was done to thermal and hydroelectric facilities, as well as the power transmission systems. At the same time, daily attacks against various types of energy facilities with drones, ballistic missiles or artillery continue, Galushchenko noted.
"Today the system is stable, but the situation is quite complicated," said the minister and noted that the warm weather is helping the situation.
At the same time, power restrictions are in place in some regions, notably Kharkiv, which is subject to daily Russian shelling.
Ukrainian energy officials have reported that Russian ballistic missile attacks have damaged half of Ukraine's energy system.
The Chairman of the Management Board of "Ukrenergo" Volodymyr Kudrytsky noted that due to the extensive damage to the thermal and hydroelectric plants, the shortage of electricity in the Ukrainian energy system will be felt for many months.