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Ukraine’s Electricity Imports Triple in October as Russia Escalates Energy Strikes
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Ukraine’s electricity imports in October rose sharply to meet demand as Russia intensified strikes on the country’s energy infrastructure, according to Reuters on November 4.
Data from Ukraine’s grid operator Ukrenergo showed that power imports reached 487 gigawatt hours (GWh) last month—almost triple the volume recorded in September.
Analysts cited by Reuters attributed the increase to the need to stabilize the grid amid repeated Russian missile and drone attacks targeting power plants and transmission lines.
“The rise in imports clearly reflects the pressure the system is under,” said energy analyst Andriy Gerus. “Russia’s continued strikes have disrupted generation, forcing Ukraine to rely more heavily on neighboring countries.”
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Ukraine began importing significant amounts of power from the European Union after widespread damage to its energy system last winter.
The imports primarily come from Slovakia, Romania, and Poland, helping Kyiv offset deficits caused by damage to thermal and hydroelectric facilities.
Earlier, it was reported that Russia’s large‑scale attacks aimed to disconnect Ukraine’s power grid from European supply lines, targeting cross‑border transmission infrastructure.
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