Ukraine's electricity supply shortfall could reach six gigawatts (GW) this winter - about a third of expected peak demand - amid Russian attacks on energy infrastructure and the expiry of a gas supply contract at the end of this year,

According to the IEA report, Ukraine's electricity shortage could reach 6 GW this winter, which is about one-third of the expected peak demand.

This summer, when electricity demand is usually lower than winter, Ukraine's generation capacity fell by more than 2 GW below peak demand of 12 GW, the International Energy Agency (IEA) report said. This winter, peak electricity demand could increase to 18.5 GW, it said.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) called on Ukraine's partners to support the country to protect the electricity and heating supply in a report issued on Thursday. The IEA report warned that the coming winter could be the hardest yet for the embattled nation.

"Rolling power outages and other unplanned power outages have become the norm (in Ukraine), limiting power supply in the most affected regions to several hours a day," the IEA said in a statement. September 19th,

Ukraine’s electricity supply risks “severe disruptions” this winter, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned, urging Kyiv’s allies to help address the country’s energy security. Russia has repeatedly attacked Ukraine’s energy ...