Yuriy Prodan, the former Ukrainian Minister of Energy, said in an interview with a Ukrainian TV station that only half of Ukraine's power grid and energy infrastructure have been restored after the massive Russian air strikes. This means that if there are further large-scale bombings, large-scale power outages will occur. The Russians will continue to bomb natural gas facilities used for heating and the power grid system. Prodan advised Ukrainian citizens to leave Kyiv before winter to avoid the cold, as Russia will certainly intensify its attacks on Kyiv's energy infrastructure during the winter.
Western media believe that Ukraine's energy system is currently in a "relatively stable but still vulnerable" state and is preparing for the next winter. The restoration of Ukraine's energy infrastructure has achieved significant results, demonstrating strong resilience. However, it is a "cat-and-mouse game" and a "marathon." The system is currently operating, but it remains vulnerable and continues to face the threat of direct attacks. The restoration work has never stopped, and support from Western countries remains the key guarantee for Ukraine to survive the next winter.
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