Ukraine counts on continued assistance from Germany to protect its energy infrastructure, says Denys Shmyhal

First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal attended a meeting between President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius. The meeting focused on Ukraine’s priorities in strengthening the protection of its energy infrastructure.

“The air defence systems provided by Germany are already helping us intercept russian missiles targeting, among other things, energy facilities. We count on the delivery of additional systems and missiles for them, which is critical to protecting people and critical infrastructure next winter,” stressed Denys Shmyhal.

He noted that Germany remains Ukraine’s key partner in the energy sector. More than EUR 557 million has already been contributed to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, along with hundreds of humanitarian shipments and thousands of tonnes of equipment.

Moreover, Denys Shmyhal together with Minister of Defence of Germany Boris Pistorius visited one of the energy facilities in the capital damaged by russia. They saw the consequences of the strikes that left thousands of people in Kyiv without heating and the ongoing recovery works and the construction of protective structures. This includes, in particular, the building of concrete shelters for critical equipment and protection against drones.

Denys Shmyhal expressed gratitude to Germany for the equipment already provided, which had helped successfully get through this winter and added Ukraine counted on further support.