Already in summer, power outages due to damaged energy infrastructure have disrupted electric supply across Ukraine and impacted access to water supply, basic services, economic situation, and expected to affect central heating in winter. The national grid's power deficit will likely lead to widespread heating shortages and increased costs as service prices rise. While the entire country is affected, the situation is particularly concerning for front-line and border communities in Chernihivska, Dnipropetrovska, Donetska, Kharkivska, Khersonska, Mykolaivska, Odeska, Sumska, and Zaporizka oblasts.
Considering the continuous attacks on the critical infrastructure and the approaching cold season 2024-2025, it is a stark reality that the needs could be closer to or surpassing the needs reported in October-December 2023. This potential escalation of needs underscores the need for immediate and proactive action.