Moldova energy stability tested after Ukraine power grid attacks
A key generating unit went offline in the region adjacent to the Republic of Moldova, severely testing Moldova energy stability, following the latest Russian Ukraine power grid attacks.
Minister of Energy, Dorin Junghietu, announced that Moldelectrica immediately requested emergency aid from Romania as a precautionary measure for the coming hours.
"Following the Ukraine power grid attacks in the region adjacent to Moldova, a key generating unit was disconnected. Crucially, our interconnection lines are now loaded close to their operational limit," Dorin Junghietu explained.
"Due to the planned flow being exceeded, Moldelectrica formally requested emergency aid from Romania for the next few hours. This decisive action will safeguard the nation's power system resilience and prevent potentially crippling overloads."
Citizens are strongly urged to practice rational electricity consumption, especially during peak hours, to reduce the risk of system overload and potential widespread disconnections.
"We are constantly monitoring the evolving situation and will provide updates as soon as the circumstances require," the Minister concluded on his official Facebook page.
The attacks, launched by Russia on the night of Friday to Saturday, December 6, involved missiles and drones targeting several Ukrainian cities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stressed that the primary targets remain the country’s energy infrastructure. He reiterated the need for increased international pressure on the Russian Federation.
Translation by Iurie Tataru
