KYIV, Feb 13 (News On Japan) –
A ceremony was held in Kyiv on February 11th where the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) presented generators to Ukraine as the country grapples with worsening electricity shortages following Russian attacks on energy facilities, with citizens struggling to endure severe winter conditions and international assistance for power infrastructure continuing to grow.
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Energy facilities across Ukraine have been damaged by Russian military strikes, intensifying electricity shortages as temperatures plunge. According to JICA, 137 generators and 57 transformers will be provided to help improve heating conditions and stabilize power supply. Since the start of Russia’s invasion in February 2022, more than 640 generators and related equipment have been supplied.
In Kyiv, temperatures have remained below freezing on most days, while power outages have persisted for much of each day. European countries are also stepping up efforts to provide generators and other energy support.
Source: Kyodo
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