Lithuania pledges support to Ukraine in restoring energy infrastructure. Equipment from the inactive Vilnius Combined Heat and Power Plant (CHP), as well as portions from the Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) and energy companies' warehouses, will be transferred, according to Lithuanian Minister of Energy Dainius Kreivys.
According to him, a large transformer will also be sent to Ukraine.
Vilnius CHP-3 has been out of operation since 2016, but it doesn't mean the station is idle. Preventive maintenance is ongoing, and the stations undergo regular testing. Lithuania intends to transfer them to Ukraine.
"We will provide them with everything they need. In Kharkiv, 80% of all networks, both thermal and electric, have been destroyed. If we don't help, Ukrainians won't be able to restore the network and heating sector before winter, which will be very, very difficult," Kreivis stated.
The minister mentioned that some equipment will be dismantled for spare parts, while others can be used directly.
He noted that it's not only the third CHP that will be emptied. Part of the equipment will be sent to Ukraine from the Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant, Ignitis warehouses, ESO, and Litgrid.
According to the minister, such support will not affect Lithuania's situation if the "Day X" comes.
"We are installing drone defense systems, hydrolocators on the seabed, and closely monitoring this physical defense. But in addition to this, companies are required to stockpile about 20% of all necessary equipment. The main components. This is probably the answer to this question. We are planning how the system should work in case of aggression, if any of our devices malfunction," Kreivis said.
Combined Russian air attack on Ukraine
Recall that on the evening of April 10, Russians once again launched a massive drone attack on Ukraine resembling "Shakhed". Drones targeted southern, central, and western regions. In addition, on April 11 in the morning, the aggressor launched rockets at Ukraine.
At least nine explosions were heard in Kharkiv and the region, with power outages reported.
Moreover, the enemy deployed MiG-31K interceptors, which launched aeroballistic missiles "Kinzhal" in Lviv region alongside cruise missiles from Tu-95.
At the same time, Russians targeted critical energy infrastructure objects in four regions.
