Shmyhal: Kyiv and Dnipro remain critical points in the power supply system

Situation in the capital and on the Dnipro axis

During a meeting of the energy headquarters, Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal noted that the situation with power supply remains most difficult in Kyiv and Dnipro. According to him, restoration works in these cities are being carried out continuously, around the clock. Additional teams of energy workers have already been formed to provide assistance.

Impact of the nature of enemy attacks on repair timelines

Shmyhal emphasised that the intensity of Russian attacks affects the timelines for repair works. He noted that the Russians are using drones with turbojet engines that operate in target search mode. The use of MESH networks and artificial intelligence increases the accuracy of such strikes.

“The attacks targeted primarily key substations, distribution devices, power lines, thermal power plants, hydroelectric power plants, combined heat and power plants, and oil and gas infrastructure,” the minister’s statement reads.

Strategy to reduce dependence on large facilities

Separately, Denys Shmyhal spoke about the development and launch of already installed distributed generation. The goal of these measures is to reduce dependence on individual large energy facilities and ensure additional power sources for consumers.

Coordination of communication with the population

During the meeting, the work of Kyiv’s contact centres, distribution system operators, and the Government Contact Centre was also coordinated.