"The destruction and loss of Ukrainian gas production is significant. And restoring production will take a long time," Serhiy Koretsky, CEO of Naftogaz, told AFP.
According to him, Russia's methodical attacks on gas and energy facilities have begun earlier and more intensely than in previous war winters, which sets the stage for this year's winter to "definitely be more difficult."
Russian attacks have caused damage equivalent to ten billion kronor to the gas network, damage that at some facilities could take a couple of years to repair, according to Naftogaz.
"The sole purpose of these manic terrorist attacks on gas infrastructure is to cause panic among Ukrainians, to deprive Ukraine of gas, electricity and heat," Serhiy Koretsky told AFP.
Right now, large parts of Ukraine are also experiencing periods of power outages. In Kiev, around 50 percent of households are without electricity.
“The situation in Kiev is still one of the most difficult,” writes the Ukrainian Ministry of Energy on Telegram.
These are controlled interruptions that are made for preventive purposes according to a schedule to relieve the pressure on the system.
