How is Ukraine preparing for winter in anticipation of new energy sector attacks?

Russia is preparing for continued missile and drone attacks on Ukraine’s energyinfrastructure, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said. At the same time, Ukraine is preparing for the new heating season:

1. Hundreds of megawatts of generation have already been installed from the 1 GW announced by Zelenskyy.
2. The EC has allocated an additional €35M in humanitarian funding to support Ukrainians ahead of winter.
3. The Swedish government allocated SEK 500M (€44M) to support heating and electricity supply in Ukraine. This support will provide electricity to 185,000 people. The initiative provides two gas turbines for electricity production.
4. The EBRD is considering granting a €50M loan to Kyivteploenergo for critical needs in heat supply systems. Another €5M will be provided by the EBRD’s Special Crisis Response Fund as a grant. The project review is scheduled for September 25.
5. Ukraine is discussing the expansion of electricity imports from 1.7 to 2.2 GW with the EU.
6. Protective structures at Ukrenergo facilities are more than 85% ready, and housing and utility facilities are 82% ready for the heating season.