Strikes on energy infrastructure: Ukrainian minister explains how Russia has changed its tactics

If Russia's primary targets were once major power generation facilities, today it is increasingly striking individual components of Ukraine's energy system – equipment whose replacement requires considerable time and resources.

Source: Oleksii Kuleba, Minister for Communities and Territories Development

Quote: "Russia continues its attempts to destroy our energy infrastructure. Meanwhile, the enemy is constantly looking for new tactics and improving its means of attack."

Details: According to Kuleba, the government, together with the State Agency for Restoration and Infrastructure Development, has developed new recommended technical solutions that take into account the latest threats.

These measures were discussed during a meeting of the Coordination Center for the Implementation of Regional Comprehensive Resilience Plans, chaired by Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko.

Kuleba stressed that work on these plans has continued without interruption over the past three months. He also thanked the Verkhovna Rada for approving an additional UAH 40 billion (about US$8.9 billion) to implement resilience measures.

"Together with the regional military administrations, we are already working out the procedures for using these funds and determining the priority projects," Kuleba said.

Meanwhile, he noted that Kyiv remains a matter of serious concern.

"The capital still does not have an approved comprehensive resilience plan. This work must be translated into a clear documentary framework – with realistic implementation schedules, designated responsible officials, signed decisions, and continuous monitoring of results," Kuleba wrote on Telegram.

Background:

• On 3 March, Ukraine's National Security and Defence Council approved resilience plans for all regions and regional centres except Kyiv, although the capital was later included in the process.
• The government also allocated UAH 3 billion (US$66.9 million) from its reserve fund to install 216 boiler houses, preparing cities for the winter heating season amid Russia's ongoing campaign against Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
• In addition, the government allocated an extra UAH 2 billion (US$44.6 million) to Kyiv to strengthen the protection of energy facilities and ensure uninterrupted heat supply.
• The Cabinet of Ministers has also launched a state support mechanism for businesses investing in their own distributed power generation, compensating the difference between market lending rates and preferential financing terms.

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