Ukrainian leaders blame independent advisers for failing to prevent graft. A Times investigation found that President Volodymyr Zelensky’s own administration removed guardrails.
Tag: Ukrenergo
Amid Russian Attacks, Ukraine Seeks New Ways to Power Its Cities
The Ukrainian energy network has been so battered by Russian attacks that officials are seeking out new options to prevent a crisis, like renting floating power plants and scavenging scrapped ones from the region.
Ukraine President Fires Head of Ukrenergo Power Company
The head of Ukrenergo was reportedly blamed for failing to fortify energy infrastructure, which has come under steady Russian bombardment, leading to blackouts.
Heat Wave in Ukraine Further Strains Its Electricity Grid
To prevent a collapse of the electricity system, crippled by months of Russian attacks, the authorities have imposed rolling blackouts. Experts say it’s a harbinger of what’s to come this winter.
Ukraine Heads Into Winter With a Fragile Power Grid
Facilities remain hobbled by Russian attacks, repair work is unfinished and there is little spare equipment, although air defenses have been strengthened.
As Winter Nears, Ukraine Braces for Attacks on Energy Grid
Russia targeted power systems last year and recent attacks suggest a return to that strategy, raising anxiety among Ukrainian civilians and officials.
How Ukraine’s Power Grid Survived So Many Russian Bombings
Russia was determined to break Ukrainians’ will by plunging them into cold and darkness. Its failure, in the face of Ukrainian resilience, offers lessons as winter has released its icy grip.
Ukraine Rushes to Repair After Wave of Russian Strikes
Russia hit several regions with Iranian-made drones overnight, capping a day in which its forces unleashed a major barrage of missiles on critical sites around Ukraine.