Only 20 Days of Fuel Left: Ukraine Energy Infrastructure Attacks Trigger Winter Emergency
Ukraine faces a severe energy crisis in January 2026 following renewed Russian strikes. With only 20 days of fuel left, Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal calls for urgent international support.
Ukraine's fighting a desperate battle against the cold as Russia intensifies its Ukraine energy infrastructure attacks. With temperatures plunging, the nation's energy grid is on the verge of collapse, leaving millions without heat or light.
Escalating Ukraine Energy Infrastructure Attacks and Grid Resilience
According to reports from Al Jazeera, Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal warned parliament on Friday that there's "not a single power plant left" that hasn't been targeted. The crisis is most acute in Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Odesa, where subzero conditions have become a daily struggle for survival.
The ministry estimates that Ukraine has fuel reserves for just 20 days. To stabilize the situation, officials say the country needs to install 2.7 GW of new generation capacity by year-end and secure emergency imports totaling at least 50% of total consumption.
Global Response and Humanitarian Measures
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has shortened overnight curfews to help citizens reach heating hubs. Meanwhile, Norway stepped up with a $200m initial grant to support the energy sector. Despite the aid, the situation remains precarious as Moscow continues to use winter as a battlefield lever.
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