UKRAINE, KHARKIV, Feb. 5 — As for Feb. 5, nearly 100,000 families are still without heating supply after Russian attack on Kharkiv energy infrastructure on Feb. 3, said the Minister of Energy of Ukraine, Denys Shmyhal, during his visit to Kharkiv.

“Energy workers are working around the clock to restore power and heating, but the damage is extensive,” said Shmyhal after the visit to damaged energy objects in the city.

Shmyhal said that he asked the Ministry of Energy to give necessary equipment to restore all objects quickly and prepare requests to partners.

During the visit to Kharkiv, the Minister took part in the “Resilience. Recovery. Development: the vision of frontline communities – 2026” forum.

He noted that the main task for the Ukrainian government is to decentralize the generation of heating and power supply, reported the Gwara Media journalist from the forum.

Shmyhal said that from March to September, 2026, all communities must prepare and implement plans to protect this decentralized generation and its distribution.

“All communities should be protected from Russian drone and missile attacks,” he added.

Shmyhal also said that today Ukraine has record imports of electricity from European countries. “Currently, we established an electricity market that allows us to compete on equal terms with European businesses for the product, for electricity.”

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