Almost all of Ukraine’s thermal power generation capabilities have been destroyed by Russian long-range strikes, Prime Minister Denis Shmigal has said, adding that the country must now rely on substitutes.

Writing on Telegram on Tuesday, Shmigal said Kiev is doing its best to increase energy sustainability, especially in frontline regions and areas bordering Russia. He added that “cities that depend on large thermal power plants are especially vulnerable,” given that Russia “purposefully attacked” these types of facilities, “destroying or damaging almost 90% of all thermal power generation” in the country. 

The prime minister added that Kiev’s priority is to provide these regions with alternative sources of heat and electricity, noting that Kharkov, the country’s second-largest city, has received dozens of energy equipment units, including powerful electricity generators.