Despite the targeted destruction of energy infrastructure facilities by the Russian military, the Ukrainian energy system is operating stably, there is no need to specifically reduce electricity consumption, Ukrainian Energy Minister Herman Galushchenko said..

" Let me remind you that from the first day of the war, our system has been operating in an isolated mode.. Electricity production meets consumption. We have the appropriate reserves if necessary,"

According to the Ministry of Energy, at present, the maximum power consumption is about 14.5-15 thousand. MW.

" MW,” Galushchenko added..

He also once drew attention to the fake calls for saving energy consumption, which are distributed on the network by the aggressor..

" After all, if there is a sharp decrease in consumption, it is difficult to provide the appropriate frequency in the power system - 50 Hz,"

In addition, Galushchenko called on all Ukrainians who have the opportunity to pay utility bills in a timely manner in order to support the ability of enterprises in the energy sector to continue to ensure a stable energy supply..

At the same time, according to the ministry, as of March 13, 979.5 thousand people were left without electricity.. households, completely disconnected Mariupol.

" We are working to restore power supply. But, unfortunately, we are not able to restore as quickly as damage and destruction occur,"