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recorded in 12 regions. "The damage done to the energy infrastructure also has serious consequences. Moreover, it was a blow not only to the energy sector of Ukraine but also to the energy system of the EU. Moreover, the forced decision to stop the export of electricity to the EU indicates that this blow was aimed at the united energy system of Europe," the minister emphasized. As a result of the assault, 18 power plants, of which 8 are TPPs, were damaged.
Nearly 30% of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure was subjected to missile strikes in two days from October 10, Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko told CNN in an interview.
In his words, Ukraine’s power supply system remains stable. At the same time, he called upon Western countries to provide Kiev with missile defense systems to help defend the country’s infrastructure.
Zelensky doesn't rule out potential failure of Ukraine’s electricity system. The Ukrainian leadership is preparing for "a number of different scenarios" of further serious damage to the energy infrastructure of Ukraine after over a week of Russian missile and drone strikes on electricity facilities across the country, according to a statement released by the President's Office.
Electricity supply to be limited across Ukraine from Oct. 20. The supply of electricity will be greatly limited, with more regular blackouts a realistic scenario if consumption isn't reduced accordingly, warned Kyrylo Tymoshenko, deputy head of the President's Office.
Ukrenergo has introduced a schedule of emergency blackouts in Kyiv, Chernihiv, Cherkasy and relevant regions, as well as in Zhytomyr, asks to limit the use of powerful electrical appliances in the evening on October 10 following the Russian missile strikes on the country.
"Today, due to rocket attacks damage to the main power grids of Kyiv region, Ukrenergo introduced a schedule of emergency blackouts for consumers in Kyiv, Chernihiv, Cherkasy and the relevant regions, as well as Zhytomyr," the company said on Facebook on Monday.
At the same time, the company explained that it is most necessary to limit electricity consumption in the evening hours, when there is traditionally a daily peak in consumption.
Electricity restored in almost 4,000 Ukrainian settlements. Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said that Ukraine’s energy system functions normally while repair work is ongoing. On Oct. 10, Russian forces hit infrastructure, including energy facilities, in 12 oblasts and Kyiv, causing more than 30 fires. Shmyhal said parts of Ukraine were cut off from electricity and that the Ukrainians should prepare for temporary power, water supply, and mobile network disruptions.
Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant's power supply restored. The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant has restored its external power supply after an outage on the morning of Oct. 12, according to Rafael Mariano Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). "We need a protection zone as soon as possible," he said. The power outage happened due to Russian
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