UK ‘stops Ukraine from collapsing’ with critical energy support after Russian strikes

Speaking about the UK’s energy support for Ukraine, Mr Kukhta said: “This is definitely important. Number one is anti-air defences and anything that bolsters this as it keeps missiles out of the sky and prevents damage, meaning it is better for everyone.

“But our second best option, which is unfortunately necessary as some missiles still get through…is assistance with repairs, which is very valuable. It is constant, it takes time, it takes a lot of effort and from the maintenance team and requires a lot of materials. Whatever the UK provides, it keeps Ukraine stable, keeps the situation stable and stops it from collapsing.

“Energy substations are complex utility systems that have a lot of different devices, all of which can get damaged when a missile hits, all of which then need to be replaced and repaired. This requires a lot of effort from the maintenance teams and materials. I am pretty sure the UK is providing some of these materials which are logical and very smart.” 

The further UK support to keep the lights on across Ukraine in the face of missile attacks forms part of the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, of which Britain is the largest donor so far. Under an agreement with Ukrainian Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko and Energy Community Secretariat Deputy Director Dirk Buschle, Britain is set to transfer the first £5million of the UK’s £10million commitment to the Energy Community’s Ukraine Energy Support Fund to help with repairs and stave off the blackouts which have been affecting millions of Ukrainians.

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Article source: https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/1697539/uk-ukraine-energy-russia-missile-strikes-james-cleverly