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President Volodymyr Zelensky has declared a state of emergency in the energy sector, with particular attention on Kyiv, which is reeling from Russian attacks that have left residents without power, heating, or water in subzero temperatures.

Zelensky said a task force will be set up in Kyiv to coordinate the response around the clock, adding that newly appointed Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal leading efforts to support citizens and communities under the emergency measures.

"The consequences of Russian strikes and worsening weather conditions are severe," Zelensky wrote on his Telegram channel.

A spokesperson for Ukraine’s largest private energy company, DTEK, said that the seriousness of the situation in Kyiv and across Ukraine requires unprecedented coordination between authorities and energy providers.

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[–] perestroika@slrpnk.net 11 points 15 hours ago* (last edited 15 hours ago)

P.S. As for what they are doing (aside from improving air defense) - Ukraine is attempting to buy several really small (around 60 MW) co-generation power stations for installation in / near Kyiv. They hope to get them by March. Because small installatioons are less attractive targets, and if one is destroyed, you still have several working.