Ukraine will receive heating equipment from Italy in the coming days to help regions hit hardest by recent Russian strikes on energy infrastructure, head of the Ukrainian President’s Office Kyrylo Budanov said.
In a statement, Budanov said the delivery is part of international assistance aimed at stabilising the energy situation after large-scale Russian attacks across the country.
Zelenskyy-Meloni agreement
The support follows agreements reached between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, according to Budanov.
Under the first phase, Italy is sending 78 industrial boilers with a combined capacity of 116.5 megawatts. The equipment is intended for use in areas facing repeated attacks on critical infrastructure.
Second phase to deliver 300 more boilers
A second phase of support is planned over the next six months. During that period, Ukraine is expected to receive more than 300 additional boilers with a total capacity of 806 megawatts.
Budanov said the equipment would be distributed to communities most affected by Russian shelling, as Ukraine continues to face disruptions to heating and power supplies during winter.
Energy crisis deepens after weeks of strikes
Ukraine is facing a severe energy crisis after weeks of intensified Russian strikes on power generation and transmission facilities. The attacks, combined with prolonged cold weather, have led to electricity shortages, heating disruptions, and emergency measures across multiple regions.
Damage to energy infrastructure has forced rolling outages and strained local heating systems, prompting urgent efforts to secure foreign assistance and deploy temporary equipment to keep homes, hospitals, and other essential services operating during winter.
