KYIV, Nov 22 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Government of Japan, in coordination with Ukraine's Ministry of Energy, have supplied critical energy equipment to the Ukrainian cities of Kharkiv and Odesa. This support aims to enhance the cities' critical infrastructure amidst ongoing Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy sector.

"We thank UNDP and the Japanese government for this support, which will better meet the needs of Kharkiv and Odesa residents. The additional generating equipment will strengthen the reliability of electricity and heating supply this winter," stated Ukrainian Energy Minister Herman Haluschenko in a ministry press release.