Lithuania to supply Ukraine with equipment for energy infrastructure restoration

It is noted that a large transformer will also be sent to Ukraine.

According to the publication, the Vilnius thermal power plant has not been operating since 2016, but despite this, the plant is undergoing preventive maintenance and scheduled tests.

“We will give Ukraine everything they need,” said Kravis.

“In Kharkiv, 80% of the entire network - both heat and electricity - has been destroyed. If we don’t help, Ukrainians will not be able to restore the grid and heating sector before winter.”

According to minister, some of the equipment will be dismantled for spare parts, some can be used directly.

According to LRT, Kravis also said that such support would not affect situation in Lithuania if Day X comes.

“We’re installing anti-drone systems, sonar systems on the seabed, and we’re watching physical protection of power plants very closely,” he added.

“But in addition to that, energy companies in Lithuania are required to store about 20% extra of all the equipment they need. The main components. We are planning how the system should work in case of aggression, if some equipment fails.”

Russia’s April 11 mass attack on Ukraine

Russia launched another mass attack on Ukraine using Shahed kamikaze drones, cruise missiles launched from Tu-95MS aircraft, and Kinzhal hypersonic missiles and guided air missiles from Su-34 jets overnight on April 11.

At least 10 strikes targeted Kharkiv and its surrounding areas, leading to new power outages in the city.

Lviv Oblast, particularly the city of Stryi, also faced heavy combined attacks.

Russia reportedly targeted critical infrastructure in Zaporizhzhya in Kyiv oblasts, local authorities reported.

The energy systems of four regions — Kyiv, Lviv, Zaporizhzhya, and Kharkiv — came under attack, with two DTEK thermal power plants suffering serious damage, Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko said.

Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 37 out of 40 Shahed kamikaze drones during the night and morning of April 11, the General Staff said.