Ukrainian cities are facing a severe energy crisis, affecting electricity, heating, and water supply. With recent prolonged outages in Kyiv and other regions, some officials, such as Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko, have recommended that residents move to homes with autonomous power if possible.
An energy expert argues that decisions regarding large-scale evacuation should be made not by local officials, but at the level of the Prime Minister, President, and the National Security and Defense Council. He emphasizes the urgent need to create a powerful coordination center to oversee and manage the efforts of all energy services and local administrations.
The expert highlights the importance of clear communication and actionable protocols for citizens, especially for vulnerable groups—pensioners, people with disabilities, women with children—ensuring targeted support and organized relocations.
He urges the Ukrainian government to provide the public with honest information about heating and electricity situations and to develop clear contingency plans for extended outages. Another issue raised is the lack of qualified personnel and leadership within the Ministry of Energy to effectively coordinate the national energy system.
Recent attacks on energy infrastructure, such as the use of the hypersonic "Oreshnik" missile, have heightened concerns both inside and outside Ukraine. The matter is expected to be discussed at a UN Security Council meeting at the request of several supporting countries.