Zelenskyy on energy crisis: Situation in Kharkiv and Kyiv remains difficult

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dedicated a daily conference call to the situation in the energy sector and the general situation in the regions of Ukraine that were affected by Russian shelling.

"The Minister of Energy is in Kharkiv today to maximize the activation of all work processes in the region. The situation in Kyiv also remains difficult, and more than 1,100 houses are without heating. It is important that people have all the necessary assistance that they need," Zelenskyy wrote on Telegram on Thursday following the meeting.

He thanked Naftogaz of Ukraine for its work on the warm package program and reported that they had distributed more than 20,000 such packages to people. "In general, the volume of the program should reach the level of 100+ thousand packages. It is important that local authorities in communities, cities support this work of government structures and Naftogaz. I would also like to note the State Emergency Service of Ukraine and Ukrhydroenergo for the work of specialists to eliminate the consequences of Russian strikes - people work under any conditions and circumstances and produce results, this is extremely tangible," the president noted.

The head of state reported that significant attention at the meeting was devoted to the use of missiles by the occupiers against Ukraine. "First, there must be additional reinforcement in the work against Russian reconnaissance drones. Second, we must continue to use all methods of protection against multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS) and, accordingly, strike at Russian positions. I am counting on the results in this regard from the Ministry of Defense and the command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine," Zelenskyy said.