Ukraine is preparing for its third winter of war and further Russian attacks on its energy supply network.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had met representatives of several ministries and the country’s energy suppliers to discuss measures to protect infrastructure.
“The discussion covered all levels of energy infrastructure protection, including technical aspects, as well as electronic warfare and air defense,” Zelensky wrote on the Telegram platform on Tuesday.
“The air force will be involved,” Zelensky said of some of the protective measures discussed.
“We have also decided to strengthen our air defenses along the front lines and the border,” the president added.
In addition, plans have been drawn up to repair the damage as quickly as possible and to decentralize energy suppliers.
During the past two winters of war, the Russian military repeatedly attacked and severely damaged Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
The loss of electricity and related water and heat supplies during the coldest season put pressure on the Ukrainian civilian population.
Since then, Ukraine has received massive foreign aid to rebuild its energy network and additional air defense systems to protect it.
