Shmyhal on consequences of shelling: there are hits, damage to energy facilities
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal says that a number of energy facilities in Ukraine were damaged as a result of the morning missile attack by the Russian occupiers.
"The tenth large-scale attack, Russia is trying to deprive Ukrainians of light before the New Year. The enemy made a high stake on this attack, prepared it for two weeks. The Ukrainian air defense forces demonstrated an incredible level of dexterity and efficiency. A total of 54 out of 69 missiles were shot down," Shmyhal wrote on Telegram.
At the same time, according to the prime minister, there were hits and damage, in particular, to energy facilities.
"In some areas, emergency power outages may be applied to avoid accidents in the grids. Our power engineers are already working to repair everything. Grateful to the air defense, the armed forces, doctors, rescuers and everyone involved in eliminating the consequences of shelling," Shmyhal summed up.
Advertising
Advertising
MORE ABOUT
Russia attacks 15 critical infrastructure facilities in Ukraine today – official
18:55, 13.01.2026
YASNO CEO: Kyiv's right bank now facing left-bank level outrages
17:57, 13.01.2026
Some 762 MW of new gas generation added last year, but pace must accelerate – Shmyhal
17:15, 13.01.2026
Ukrainian Parliament fails to appoint Shmyhal as 1st Dpty-PM, Minister of Energy
16:56, 13.01.2026
Candidate for Ukrainian Minister of Energy Shmyhal on 3 key tasks as minister: Recovery, resilience, upgrade
16:45, 13.01.2026
LATEST
PURL program needs to be filled, not enough done in Jan – Zelenskyy
21:24, 13.01.2026
Zelenskyy on Iran unrest: Regime that kills so many people doesn't deserve to exist
21:10, 13.01.2026
Zelenskyy on aftermath of Russian strikes: Ready to help, communities must stay active
21:08, 13.01.2026
Mass protests testify to Iranians' aspiration for freedom, dignity, better future – MFA
20:57, 13.01.2026
Ukrainian Parliament finally adopts housing reform bill