Today, December 22, Ukraine celebrates Energy Workers' Day - a professional holiday for everyone working in the energy and electrical engineering industry. This holiday is especially relevant in the context of Russia's full-scale invasion, as Ukraine's energy infrastructure is subjected to daily attacks, aiming to leave Ukrainians without power.
Energy Workers' Day was established in Ukraine by the decree of President Leonid Kravchuk in November 1993, as a support for the initiative of energy and electrical engineering industry workers. Today, more than ever, it symbolizes the resilience and heroism of Ukrainian energy workers who tirelessly work to restore critical infrastructure after attacks.
Due to the constant shelling by Russian troops in Ukraine, schedules for power outages have been implemented for the population. However, according to the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine, transferring non-critical facilities to general outage schedules can free up an additional 800 MW of capacity.
President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko also congratulated his compatriots on their professional holiday, noting the importance of the energy complex for the resilience of the national economy. The launch of two nuclear power units of the Belarusian NPP, as well as the decision to build a third one, have strengthened the country's energy potential and sovereignty.
Thus, Energy Workers' Day becomes a symbol of resistance, resilience, and hope for a brighter future in these challenging times.
