Ukraine has received the first shipment of energy equipment from the German government under an expanded winter emergency support package worth €120 million, Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said on Thursday.
Svyrydenko said the assistance comes as Russia continues daily attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, targeting power and heating facilities in an effort to leave cities without light and heat during winter.
Equipment already operational in Kyiv
The delivery includes two cogeneration units, generators, and other critical equipment. Svyrydenko said the systems are already in operation and will help supply electricity and heat to more than 86,000 people in Kyiv, including homes, hospitals, kindergartens, and schools.
The shipment was received jointly with German Ambassador Heiko Thoms. Ukrainian officials say the equipment is aimed at stabilizing energy supply during the winter amid continued Russian attacks.
More deliveries expected soon
Additional deliveries are expected soon, including 41 cogeneration units with a total capacity of 40.8 megawatts and 76 modular boiler plants. Svyrydenko said this equipment will support power and heating needs for millions of people across Ukraine.
The broader emergency package also includes 300 solar power stations, 375 battery storage systems for backup electricity, 15 mobile hybrid generators, 10 pellet heating systems, and 45 units of construction machinery for urgent repair work.
Germany has also provided €60 million for humanitarian needs this winter and contributed €167 million to Ukraine’s Energy Support Fund, which was transferred in December.
Ukraine's energy system under sustained pressure
Ukraine’s energy system has been under sustained pressure since late 2024, as Russia has intensified strikes on power plants, substations, and heating infrastructure during the winter months.
The attacks have reduced generation capacity, caused localized outages, and forced authorities to rely on emergency repairs and backup power to keep electricity and heat running in major cities and frontline regions.
