Zelensky also pointed out that it gave “Instructions to Ukraine’s Minister of Energy to act as soon as possible.”
Ukraine made available this Monday helps Portugal and Spain in the recovery work of the widespread blackout that affected the Iberian Peninsula, pointing to the knowledge acquired due to the Russian attacks underway against its power grid.
“Ukraine is ready to help restore the stable functioning of our partners and allies’ energy networks in Europe,” said Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko, in a public media publication, underlining Kiev’s availability to help European Union (EU) countries in case of power cuts.
For this purpose, Galushchenko referred to “Knowledge and experience” from Ukraine in the face of the systematic attacks of Russia to the energy infrastructure of Ukraine.
O Ukranian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, revealed Monday night that he kept a conversation with the Spanish Prime MinisterPedro Sanchez, where he insisted that Kiev is ready to make the help of his specialists available for restoration work.
“Over the years of war and the Russian attacks on our energy system, Ukraine has gained a significant experience in facing any energy challenges, including blackouts,” said the Ukrainian leader in a message on his social networks.
“Whatever happens, we are always ready to help and support our friends,” he said.
Zelensky also pointed out that it gave “Instructions to Ukraine’s Minister of Energy to act as soon as possible.”
In Spain, ten hours after the damage, 38% of the electrical substations were still out of service and 57% of the demand was still without supply.
The E-Redes Electricity Distribution Network Operator reported that until 21:30 were partially linked 147 substations in Portugal, feeding about two million customers, but cannot predict full replacement.
