Zelenskiy to declare energy emergency to tackle aftermath of Russian attacks

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday he would declare a state of emergency in the energy sector to make up for lost time and tackle issues of disrupted power supplies following sustained Russian attacks on infrastructure.



Zelenskiy acted as emergency crews proceeded with round-the-clock efforts to restore power and heating supplies thrown into disarray, particularly in Kyiv, by a Russian attack last week.



Repairs to thousands of apartment blocks have been compounded by frigid weather, with night-time temperatures dipping close to -20 Celsius (minus 4 Fahrenheit).



"The consequences of Russian strikes and deteriorating weather conditions are severe," Zelenskiy wrote in English on the X social media platform.



"Overall, a state of emergency will be declared for Ukraine’s energy sector ... Many issues require urgent resolution."