Ukraine’s Energy Support Fund has allocated over one billion euros (approximately 860 million GBP) to restore the country’s energy infrastructure, which has suffered severe damage from ongoing Russian attacks. The Minister of Energy of Ukraine, Herman Galushchenko, announced this before a meeting of the Council of Energy Ministers of the European Union in Brussels. These funds have played a crucial role in purchasing essential equipment and maintaining the energy system despite constant bombardment.
Ukraine has also received over 22,000 tonnes of energy-related equipment from international partners, further strengthening its ability to keep the power grid operational. The aid has helped ensure repairs are completed quickly and the country remains resilient against Moscow’s relentless strikes. However, the situation remains critical. Russian forces have been targeting energy facilities night after night, focusing on production and transmission systems in key cities such as Odesa and other regions. These attacks are designed to disable Ukraine’s power infrastructure, with strikes now directed at increasingly smaller substations.
Despite these challenges, Galushchenko expressed confidence that Ukraine would overcome Russia’s energy war. The minister called Moscow’s actions “energy terror” and vowed that Ukraine would prevail in defending its critical infrastructure. He stressed the importance of continued support from international partners, as their contributions have been vital in keeping the country’s energy system functioning under extreme conditions.
As part of this international support, Canada has recently increased its contributions to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund to more than 40 million euros (approximately 34 million GBP). These funds are expected to be used for further repairs, equipment purchases, and stabilising the country’s electricity supply.
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