Zelenskyy orders checks of regional reports on heating provision after Russian attacks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has ordered checks of regional administrations’ reports on the provision of heating and energy equipment following Russian attacks.
According to Censor.NET, the head of state announced this on Facebook following a conference call on the situation in the regions.
Zelenskyy demands accurate information from the regions
The president instructed government officials to work with the National Security and Defence Council and the Presidential Office to check regional administrations’ reports.
"I expect complete and truthful information," Zelenskyy stressed.
During the meeting, participants also updated the regions’ requirements for energy equipment, machinery and additional support. Ukraine plans to discuss these issues with European partners during meetings in Ireland.
Participants separately heard reports on restoration work in the Dnipropetrovsk, Odesa and Donetsk regions. They also discussed the situation in Kramatorsk.
Kyiv prepares backup transport arrangements as air defences strengthen protection of facilities
The prime minister reported on the implementation of decisions concerning backup transport arrangements in Kyiv.
Zelenskyy also discussed with the commander of the Ukrainian Air Force the protection of electricity distribution and transmission facilities, as well as logistics infrastructure that Russia has been actively attacking in recent days.
"The assigned tasks must be completed today," the president stressed.
Earlier reports said G7 countries had agreed to significantly increase financial and material assistance to Ukraine to support it through the winter and strengthen its energy security.
