US EditionUkraine Faces Gas Deficit After Russia’s Strikes, Secures Only Half Its Winter Supply – Zelensky
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Ukraine Faces Gas Deficit After Russia’s Strikes, Secures Only Half Its Winter Supply – Zelensky
After Russian attacks on energy storage facilities and production infrastructure, Ukraine needs around $1.1 billion to secure gas supplies before the next winter’s heating season.
Ukraine is facing a gas shortage after widespread Russian attacks on its gas infrastructure, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said during a meeting with reporters on Tuesday.
Due to Russia's large-scale attacks on gas infrastructure, Ukraine may face a gas shortage.
Why energy infrastructure matters for Ukraine’s war, and its peace
Ukraine’s energy network, which includes Europe’s biggest nuclear power plant and largest gas storage system, has played a significant role since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in 2022. With major assets destroyed or captured, tens of billions in investment needed, and outsiders seeking access to lucrative oil and critical minerals, it could end up key to the country’s future.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday painted a dramatic picture of Ukraine's energy situation. He said the country's gas infrastructure had suffered severe damage due to Russian attacks, and the situation was becoming increasingly worrisome as winter approached, with half of the gas needed missing. The president said the country's gas infrastructure had suffered significant damage due to targeted attacks by the Russian military.
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