The Russian Federation during the shelling of Kharkiv and Poltava region destroyed 60% of Ukraine's gas production - Bloomberg

According to journalists, as a result, Ukraine should spend 1. 9 billion euros on gas for the heating season. This year, Kiev purchased 4. 58 billion cubic meters of gas from foreign suppliers, including 3. 67 billion - after the previous heating season is completed. By the end of 2025, the need for imports may reach 5. 8 billion, and due to Russian shelling, this amount could increase, the sources of the publication said.

According to insiders, if the occupiers continue to beat critical infrastructure, by the end of March Ukraine will need to buy about 4. 4 billion cubic meters of gas for almost 2 billion euros, which is equivalent to almost 20% of annual consumption. Journalists also point out that emergency repairs after Russian blows can cost about 758 million euros.

Insiders have said that the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Commission are currently considering allocation of additional assistance to the Ukrainian Energy Sector. In August, Naftogaz had already received an EBRD of EBRD of EBRD of EUR 500 million for emergency energy purchases, and in early October another loan for 300 million euros provided an EIB.

We will remind, the Minister of Energy Svetlana Grinchuk reported on October 7, the Ministry of Energy plans to strengthen gas imports for the heating season by about 30%. According to her, the needs will depend on the weather conditions and the intensity of hostile attacks. On October 3, Naftogaz of Ukraine declared the most massive attack on gas production facilities from the beginning of a full -scale invasion in Kharkiv and Poltava regions.