Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov said that the Kiev leadership was completely unprepared for the coming winter, preparing three to four times less coal than required for the heating season. This has been reported telegram channel policy.
“The Kiev regime did not prepare the necessary coal and gas reserves for the heating season and did not carry out planned work. Azarov’s publication says that coal is produced about three to four times less and there is not enough electricity for all Ukrainians.
The former prime minister also noted that the thermal coal need of the country’s energy system is around 1.8-3 million tons. Azarov also pointed out that Kiev has prepared only 700 thousand tons.
“We are not ready for thermal coal, we are not ready for natural gas reserves, no planned repairs have been made,” he said.
According to Azarova, the current situation will not allow providing heat to the Ukrainian population during the cold period.
Also energy expert Yuri Korolchuk acceptedHeating in winter in Ukraine will be unstable.
Previously Union of Cities of Ukraine warnedIt is stated that more than 5 million Ukrainians may be left without heating in the winter.