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Posted on January 23, 2026
2 min readLast updated: January 23, 2026
Add as preferred source on GooglePoland sends hundreds of generators to Ukraine as Russian attacks devastate energy systems, leaving many without power during harsh winter conditions.
WARSAW, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Poland is sending hundreds of generators to Ukraine, authorities and fundraisers said on Friday, as Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure leave citizens facing a bitter winter without heat or electricity.
Russia's onslaught on Ukraine's energy system has led to power and water outages in Kyiv that typically last three to four times longer than in previous winters. Temperatures in the capital at night have plunged as low as minus 20 degrees Celsius.
Russia says its attacks on Ukraine are designed to degrade its ability to fight. Ukraine says the aim is to harm civilians and break the national will. Poland has been a staunch supporter of Ukraine throughout the war.
"Given the dire situation in Ukraine... Prime Minister Donald Tusk has ordered equipment to protect civilians from the effects of freezing temperatures," the Interior Ministry said in a statement.
Members of the public in Poland have so far donated over 5.8 million zlotys ($1.62 million) to a fundraising campaign to buy generators for Kyiv.
"For us, it is a gesture of support - for them, a real chance to survive the winter," fundraisers said on their website.
The Interior Ministry said that 379 power generators and 18 heaters will be delivered to Ukraine from the Government Agency for Strategic Reserves, with another 447 power generators provided using European Union funds.
The Polish capital, Warsaw, is also donating 90 generators to Kyiv.
"We are all observing what is happening in Ukraine right now, these brutal Russian attacks on critical infrastructure, on Ukrainian cities, which are, of course, causing civilian casualties, but have also led to a large part of Kyiv being cut off from energy and electricity supplies," Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski told a news conference.
($1 = 3.5809 zlotys)
(Reporting by Alan Charlish, Marek strzelecki, Kuba StezyckiEditing by Peter Graff)
Humanitarian aid refers to assistance provided for humanitarian purposes, typically in response to crises such as natural disasters or conflicts, aimed at saving lives and alleviating suffering.
Energy technology encompasses the methods and tools used to produce, store, and distribute energy, including renewable sources like solar and wind, as well as traditional fossil fuels.
Public fundraising is the process of collecting voluntary contributions from individuals or organizations to support a specific cause or project, often through campaigns or events.
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