Ukraine's Strategic Power Shift: Enhancing Eastward Electricity Transmission

Ukraine plans to enhance electricity transmission from its western regions to the east as part of efforts to deal with ongoing Russian attacks on its power infrastructure. The country's nuclear power plants, located in the west, are operating to meet electricity demands after the destruction of eastern thermal plants.

Ukraine is embarking on significant energy projects to redirect electricity from the western part of the country to its energy-starved eastern regions, as announced by Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal on Monday. The initiative comes in response to persistent Russian assaults on Ukraine's power infrastructure.

Currently, the majority of Ukraine's electricity supply comes from its three operational nuclear power plants situated in the western region. Historically, eastern areas of Ukraine depended heavily on thermal power plants for electricity generation.

However, due to the ongoing conflict, these thermal plants have suffered extensive damage, necessitating the redirection of power from the west. The new projects aim to bridge this energy gap and stabilize power supply in the face of adversity.

(With inputs from agencies.)