President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that the heating season in Ukraine will start on October 28. He made this statement during a press conference on October 27.
According to him, the government has secured funding for about 70% of the necessary amount for gas imports.
«Gas is a crucial element for heating. We have found 70% of the required funding for gas. The government will ensure the full amount», – Zelensky explained.
The heating season has already begun for social services.
On October 25, Energy Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk stated that each region makes its own decision regarding the start of the heating season, but with falling temperatures, it may begin in the coming days.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko remarked that this heating season will be the most challenging during the full-scale war.
Last week, the government allocated 8.4 billion hryvnias from the reserve fund for the heating season; these funds will go to Naftogaz of Ukraine for the purchase of imported gas.
According to the legislation, the heating period begins no later than when the average daily temperature remains at or below 8 degrees Celsius for three consecutive days and ends when it exceeds 8 degrees Celsius for three consecutive days.
