Worst Is Over in Russia’s War on Ukrainian Energy System, Operator Says
- Improved defense mean worst may be over, Ukrenergo CEO says
- ‘One should not relax,’ Kudrytskyi says in interview
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The worst damage wrought by Russia’s campaign to destroy the Ukrainian energy grid is probably over because of improved air defense and Moscow’s deteriorating ability to strike, the head of the nation’s grid operator said.
Ukraine’s energy system has been battered by 15 mass bombardments since late September, affecting more than 40% of its energy facilities. Russia’s assault on civilian infrastructure has added to the economic devastation caused by Vladimir Putin’s invasion, with households and businesses hit by regular power outages.