Attack on energy objects on December 13: Named the purpose of

This was stated at a briefing at the Media Center Ukraine Advisor to the Prime Minister of Ukraine, a member of the supervisory board of NEC "Ukrenergo" Yuriy Boyko. "Of the characteristic moments of the last attack, it was on the network infrastructure, which is involved directly in export-import operations between Ukraine and European neighbors. This was done to minimize the possibility of attracting import European, "Yuriy Boyko said.

According to Boyko, the attack of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation was focused on quite clear goals - "traditionally under the attack were key objects of energy infrastructure both in the transmission and production of electricity. " With regard to the prospect of repairing damaged objects and softening of electricity shutdown schedules, Boyko noted that "very soon" consumers will feel the results of tremendous efforts of energy.

Boyko explained that physical protection performs his tasks during attacks, but noted that the area of ​​the main substation could reach from 15 to 70 football fields and have several thousand units of equipment. According to him, physical protection of the site in 100 square meters. m can cost approximately $ 1 million. As Boyko explained to protect the generation, you need to build a concrete sarcophagus a 10-12-storey building for 8-10 entrances.

"This example should answer the question of whether the substation can be completely protected. Protection is the key elements of the equipment. Therefore, there is damage to, and it takes time to recover," the Prime Minister advisor said. According to the Ministry of Energy, the import of electricity has almost doubled in recent days - to 21. 2 thousand MWh*h on Monday against 12. 4 thousand MWh*h on Thursday, December 12, on the eve of the attack.