Ukraine will apply this Monday “restriction measures” to electricity consumption throughout its territory after the russian bombings that seriously damaged their infrastructure on Sunday, the Ministry of Energy announced on Sunday.
“On November 18, all regions will be forced to apply consumption restriction measures,” due to the “damage caused to electrical installations during the massive missile and drone attack,” the ministry wrote on social media.
For his part, the Ukrainian president, Volodimir Zelenskydeclared that Russian bombing destroyed half of the country’s energy production capacity. This damage intensifies the energy crisis in Ukraine, which faces serious deficits amid preparations for winter, the agency reported. AFP.
Explosions in Kiev and the vicinity of Slavicin the region of Donetskmarked the early hours of the morning, as Russian attacks against the Ukrainian energy system intensified. These facts were confirmed by the Minister of Energy of Ukraine, German Galushchenkowho reported through Telegram that electricity generation and transmission facilities throughout the country have been the target of massive attacks.
In parallel, the energy operator DTEK announced “emergency power outages” in Kiev and the regions of Donetsk y Dnipropetrovsk after the bombings. “Emergency power outages in kyiv, in the Donetsk region, in the Dnipropetrovsk region,” the company said in a statement broadcast by Telegram.
Zelensky He stressed that this escalation in Russian bombings, carried out with missiles and drones, constitutes a deliberate strategy to undermine the Ukrainian resistance and increase pressure on the population.
Ukraine has asked its international allies to send specialized equipmentsuch as transformers and generators, as well as financial resources, to repair critical infrastructure destroyed by Russian bombings. It has also reiterated the urgent need to receive air defense that can mitigate future attacks, according to the Ukrainian government.
The head of Ukrainian diplomacy, Andrii Sibigacalled the recent bombings “one of the largest attacks” perpetrated by Moscow. “Russia launched one of the largest airstrikes: drones and missiles against peaceful cities, sleeping civilians, critical infrastructure”Sibiga declared.
With the arrival of winter, the impact of attacks is increasingly severe. The energy deficit affects both homes and essential facilities, exacerbating the population’s difficulties. According to the Ministry of Energy of Ukrainethe bombings seek to increase pressure on Ukrainian citizens by turning energy cuts into a tool to weaken national resistance.
Despite the damage and the severity of the situation, the Ukrainian authorities have reaffirmed their commitment to restoring power supplies. The government has indicated that repair work will be a priority to ensure that affected communities have access to energy during the colder months, facing extreme temperatures that further complicate the crisis.
The bombings have caused significant disruptions to the electrical system, with emergency outages announced in Kiev, Donetsky Dnipropetrovsk by the company DTEKafter the massive attack. The situation reflects the strategic nature of Russian attacks, which seek to undermine Ukraine’s critical infrastructure at a time of high vulnerability.
Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure Ukraineparticularly energy systems, have been subject to widespread condemnation by Western countries and international organizations. These actions have been described as clear violations of the humanitarian lawaccording to various international entities.
With the imminent arrival of winter, temperatures in Ukraine will drop dramatically, compounding the challenge for the government: guarantee the protection of the population against extreme cold as it attempts to respond effectively to the Russian regime’s persistent attacks. According to experts and local leaders, repairing and protecting energy infrastructure are crucial tasks to confront the crisis and avoid a humanitarian collapse.
