An expert named 3 factors on which energy survival this winter will depend

Russian occupiers have a clear plan to destroy Ukrainian cities and are trying to wreck not only the energy sector but also communications between the left and right banks of the Dnipro. The expert explained in detail which factors will determine whether Ukrainian homes have light and heat during the autumn–winter period.

This was discussed on air by the former minister of fuel and energy of Ukraine, head of the All-Ukrainian Energy Assembly Ivan Plachkov, according to 24 Channel.

Three main factors that will decide the fate of winter

The expert explained in detail which specific factors will determine whether Ukrainian homes will have light and heat during the autumn–winter period.

The first and most important factor is air defense. Even the built-up protective structures at facilities do not provide one hundred percent guarantee. The enemy has begun using such types of 'Shahed' drones and missiles that can pierce these structures, damaging transformers and other critical equipment. Therefore air defense of the sky remains priority number one.

The second factor is the intensity and scale of attacks. The occupiers have a pre-prepared schedule of strikes.

For the Russians, all these facilities are defined exactly as planned. It is even mapped out which 'Shahed' drones and missiles they intend to use to destroy them. This plan is very threatening,

— warned Plachkov.

The third factor is the weather. If winter is harsh, problems will arise much more. In the case of warmer weather, distributed generation will help significantly. Small alternative power sources that have already been built and are operating at various facilities can meet consumers' needs up to 50 – 60 percent.

The expert added that not only the energy system is at risk, but also bridges over the Dnipro and the overall communications between banks across Ukraine. It is known that during one air raid two Russian drones hit the Southern Bridge.