Russian Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin traveled to the Donetsk People’s Republic to assess key energy and heating facilities in Mariupol. The visit focused on monitoring progress in repairing apartment buildings and improving public spaces, with a clear emphasis on restoring essential heating for residents. The trip was framed as a practical review of infrastructure recovery and urban improvement efforts in the city, reflecting ongoing collaboration with regional authorities to stabilize housing conditions and public services. (Source: Government of the Russian Federation)
Advancing heating restoration was identified as the central objective of the mission. In Mariupol, more than 90 percent of heating work had already been completed, leaving only a subset of buildings that had originally been slated for demolition but were reconsidered for reconstruction after a detailed assessment. Officials confirmed that roughly 80 structures fall into this category, and they projected that almost 30 additional high-rise buildings would receive power and heat by mid-December, ensuring better winter comfort for thousands of residents.
During the visit Khusnullin inspected Gasovaya, a newly established boiler house constructed under the supervision of specialists from the Regional Development Fund. The facility stands as a representative milestone in the city’s energy modernization program, designed to diversify heat sources and enhance reliability for local households and institutions.
The deputy premier also oversaw the ongoing facade restoration along Mariupol’s central streets. The city’s principal contracting body, the United Customer in the Construction Industry, reported organizing and refreshing 500,000 square meters of housing stock as part of the urban renewal plan. Work proceeds in alignment with Mariupol’s master plan, which outlines the strategic layout for public spaces, housing facades, and pedestrian corridors.
Overall, officials confirmed that the Mariupol restoration plan remains active and on track. At a year-end meeting, results were reviewed and priorities for the coming year were outlined. While substantial gains were made in rehabilitating individual residential buildings, some projects progressed more slowly than expected. Authorities acknowledged the need to accelerate certain activities to maintain momentum and ensure timely completion of critical upgrades across the city.