The Cabinet of Ministers has extended the state of emergency to include heating, water, and the Internet

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has expanded the scope of the decision on addressing the consequences of a national-level emergency in the energy sector. 

It now also covers heat supply, water supply, wastewater disposal, engineering and transportation infrastructure, and internet networks.

 The government approved the relevant changes by a resolution dated October 16, 2026.

The minister responsible for recovery, infrastructure, and transportation will coordinate efforts in the areas of heating, water, and engineering and transportation infrastructure. The Minister of Digital Transformation will be responsible for electronic communications networks, broadband Internet access, and data centers.

The government also instructed that a joint emergency response headquarters be established immediately and that working groups be formed to coordinate actions.

Source: Government Portal

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