The Prime Minister ordered to equalize the disconnection schedules so that there is no critical difference between consumers

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Sofiia Telishevska
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Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said that despite the shortage of electricity in the system, it should not be such that the lights are turned off for 20-30 hours.

According to him, electricity should be distributed among the population in such a way that it is available at least five to six hours a day.

"Yes, the situation is difficult; there is a deficit. But with a deficit of 30% in the system, costs in the network, and priority recovery of critical infrastructure for the population in each region, 50-60% remains to cover needs. This is enough to evenly distribute a load of forced shutdowns among all consumers so that people can turn on the lights for at least 5-6 hours a day," said Shmyhal.

He also warned that the energy crisis in Ukraine would not end soon, so the winter will be extremely difficult.

"We have no illusions: Russian terrorists will continue to attack Ukraineʼs infrastructure. Their goal is to freeze Ukraine," said the prime minister.