United States sends almost 60 transformers to Kharkiv
The United States has sent 59 transformers and other equipment to Ukraine for Kharkiv, which is being subjected to regular air attacks from the Russian Federation.
Bridget A. Brink, US ambassador to Ukraine, said on Twitter (X) that last week, the United States, through the Agency for International Development (USAID), sent 50 voltage transformers, nine current transformers and 80 isolators to the Kharkiv power distribution systems operator.
Last week we provided through @USAID 50 voltage transformers, 9 current transformers, & 80 isolators to Kharkiv’s energy distribution system operator to help energy workers undertake urgent repairs to Kharkiv’s electrical grid damaged by Russia’s missile and drone attacks. pic.twitter.com/C8VmGLuliD
— Ambassador Bridget A. Brink (@USAmbKyiv) May 21, 2024
"To help energy workers undertake urgent repairs to Kharkiv’s electrical grid damaged by Russia’s missile and drone attacks," she explained.
Brink announced that the United States had donated 107 generators to Ukraine for Kharkiv Oblast, which is being subjected to regular air attacks from Russia.
Earlier, it was reported that the Austrian government would allocate €5 million to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund.
Prior to that, it became known that Germany would provide a €45 million grant to help Ukraine's energy sector recover quickly after the Russian attacks.
It was also reported that the UK will donate €23 million to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund.