Yulia Svyrydenko: Government takes measures to restore full energy supply following recent enemy shelling

"We are working to restore full energy supply after recent enemy attacks on energy infrastructure," said Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko.

According to the Head of Government, the Cabinet of Ministers' decision to review critical infrastructure facilities has allowed 1 GW of electrical power to be added to the grid. This significantly helps to balance the system in the face of the consequences of shelling and severe frosts.

Efforts are being coordinated with retail chains. The situation with providing people with food is under control. Yulia Svyrydenko instructed the Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture to monitor the situation personally and respond to requests from retail chains.

In areas of Kyiv where there are the most problems with power supply, on the instructions of the Government, the State Emergency Service is providing residential buildings with high-power generators. They also reduce the load on the system and ensure the functioning of entire neighbourhoods.

Taking into account the situation on the ground, additional resilience points are being deployed throughout the country.

The Prime Minister has instructed the heads of the Regional Military Administrations and the relevant ministry to keep complex situations under personal control and to respond immediately, visit the site and stay in touch with people.

"Special attention is being paid to securing fuel reserves. Our task is to ensure the availability of resources and price stability," said Yulia Svyrydenko. "We are taking measures to restore power generation as quickly as possible and, at the same time, increasing electricity imports."

The Head of Government thanked all services and energy workers in repair crews.

Work continues at all energy facilities.

Enemy attacks, low temperatures and icing of the networks are putting additional strain on the system.

"We ask for your understanding and urge you to use electricity sparingly," urged Yulia Svyrydenko.