The Danish government has allocated DKK 40 million (more than EUR 5 million) to restore Ukraine's energy system after massive Russian attacks on infrastructure.

The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs recalls that in March, Ukraine faced the largest-scale missile attacks on its energy infrastructure since the start of the war in February 2022. The intensification of attacks is seen as a deliberate attempt to jeopardise Ukraine's energy supply, which is essential for the functioning of water and heating systems, the healthcare sector and the combat-ready military units.

"Ukraine got through this winter in a good state with regards to its energy supply– this despite continuous attacks on and destruction of critical energy infrastructure. The last few weeks, Russia has increased its targeted attacks and we’ve seen extensive destruction against Ukrainian energy infrastructure.

Denmark  provides 40 million DKK as a  contribution to the necessary rebuilding in order for Ukraine to maintain its energy supply," says Minister for Development Cooperation and Global Climate Policy Dan Jørgensen.

With the new contribution, Denmark is helping to ensure that energy supplies – and with them, Ukrainians' access to water and heat – will be available next winter. The money comes from the civilian fund in the Danish Government's Ukraine Fund.

"Energy security and supply is being used as a weapon against Ukraine to wear down Ukrainian citizens. From our side, we will do whatever we can to make their energy systems as robust and sustainable as possible.

We are not yet at the finish line so I’m happy to be able to present this contribution on behalf of Denmark. This will help Ukraine rebuild and develop an energy system that is more resistant to both rough winters and Russian attacks," says Minister for Climate, Energy and Utilities Lars Aagaard.

Denmark has previously supported the reconstruction of destroyed energy facilities through the Energy Support Fund for Ukraine, a fund established under the multilateral Energy Community organisation shortly after the Russian invasion began. The fund coordinates the purchase and delivery of equipment to companies and utilities.

Reports from last week said Lithuania would provide Ukraine with equipment for thermal power plants.

Prior to that, the United States has donated more than a 100 more generators and 13 pieces of equipment for emergency services to a number of Ukrainian oblasts.