Local governments bear full and complete responsibility for the beginning of the 2017-2018 heating season as well as for the supply of heat and hot water. This statement was issued by Prime Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Groysman.

«The responsibility for timely start of the heating season is borne by the local authorities. They possess necessary resources in order to start boiler houses services and to provide heat to residential buildings», the Prime Minister stressed.

Moreover, he instructed Vice Prime Minister Hennadii Zubko to hold a teleconference in order to study out the situation in the regions. «We will draw conclusions. It's time to hear officials on the ground», the Head of Government underscored.