The consequences of the Russian combined attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure on August 26 will be clear once the inspection of the affected facilities is completed, but it is already obvious that energy companies will have to adjust the plan of preparation for the upcoming heating season.
This was stated by the adviser to the Prime Minister of Ukraine, member of the supervisory board of NEC Ukrenergo Yuriy Boyko.
The expert emphasized that the consequences of the attack could be correctly assessed after the energy crews fully inspected the affected facilities once the air raid alert was recalled. According to Boyko, part of the current blackouts could be a preventive measure.
“Obviously, based on today’s outcome, it will be necessary to analyze the condition of the power system and adjust plans for winter preparations,” Boyko said.
The expert noted that no attack removed the task of preparing for the heating season for the energy industry. At the same time, it is currently difficult to predict whether it will be possible to avoid power outages in September and October. (Ukrinform)