Zelensky announced the start date of the heating season in Ukraine.

According to inkorr.com: President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that the heating season in Ukraine will begin on October 28. He provided this information during a press conference, noting that in some settlements heating has already been activated, particularly in social institutions. This is reported by .

Heating in social institutions

"Heating of social sector institutions in a number of communities has already begun, but officially heating is set to start from the 28th, that is, from tomorrow," the president noted.

Preparation for the heating season

Zelensky also pointed out that energy companies continue to restore critical infrastructure damaged due to Russian attacks. Despite the difficult conditions, the system functions stably, and Ukraine is ready to start the heating season.

On October 23, the Cabinet of Ministers made a decision to allocate 8.4 billion hryvnias from the state budget reserve fund. These funds are designated to ensure the stable passage of the heating season 2025-2026 and prepare heating-generating enterprises.

At the beginning of October, Russia carried out one of the largest attacks on Ukrainian energy since February 2022, launching 35 missiles and 60 drones, which hit Naftogaz gas extraction facilities, leading to damage to a part of the capacities.

However, according to Zelensky, restoration works continue without interruption, and the country will ensure heat supply even in the event of new shelling.

"We are working to ensure that winter passes peacefully for people. Ukraine is ready for the heating season," the president assured.

It was previously reported that may be delayed until the beginning of winter due to government decisions and problems with electricity supply.

Thus, Ukraine is actively preparing for the new heating season, despite serious challenges from the aggressor. Important resources are allocated to support energy stability, and the government is working to ensure comfortable conditions for residents. In the face of the threat of new attacks, the continuation of restoration works is considered a priority for the state.