Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said that Kyiv is slowly preparing for the heating season. He called on the capital's authorities to step up preparations to avoid risks in the winter.
Kuleba: Kyiv lags behind in preparing for the heating season
Pros. information Economic truth, Minister of Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba expressed concern about the pace of Kyiv's preparations for the heating season. He emphasised that the modernisation and repair of the capital's infrastructure is progressing more slowly than the situation requires.
Kuleba emphasised that delays could lead to serious problems with heating the city's residents in the event of deteriorating weather conditions or emergencies. In his opinion, it is necessary to speed up all processes related to winterisation as soon as possible.
An appeal to the capital's authorities
In his statement, Dmytro Kuleba appealed to the Kyiv authorities to not delay the implementation of the plan to prepare for the heating season. He noted that the comfort and safety of residents during the cold season depends on the effectiveness of local authorities.
The Minister stressed that the preparatory work should be completed before the onset of cold weather to avoid interruptions in heat supply and prevent emergencies. He called for all possible resources to be mobilised to address this issue.
Possible consequences of a delay
Slow Preparation for the heating season may cause a number of problems for Kyiv residents. If the repairs and modernisation of the networks are not completed on time, there is a risk of heat supply interruptions and emergencies.
In addition, insufficient infrastructure readiness will make it difficult to respond to possible emergencies, which is especially important under martial law. This could affect the quality of life of citizens and put additional strain on public utilities.
Why it matters
Prompt preparation of Kyiv for the heating season is key to ensuring stable heat supply in winter. Timely completion of the work will minimise the risk of accidents and reduce social tension among the population.
Given the security situation and possible power outages, fast and high-quality infrastructure preparation is a priority for the city authorities. The comfort and safety of Kyiv residents in winter depends on the effectiveness of our actions today.
