The region of Transnistria has long been completely dependent on Russian energy.
The region of Transnistria, which unilaterally seceded from Moldova in the 1990s, has drifted into a severe energy crisis after Russia’s gas supplies to Europe via Ukraine ended at the turn of the year.
Due to the end of gas deliveries, almost all factories in the area are closed. Only factories used for food production are in operation.
About 450,000 people live in Transnistria. On Wednesday, the local energy company in the area cut off the supply of heating and hot water to households. At the same time, it urged people to cover their windows, gather in one room in their homes and use electric heaters.
Area manager Vadim Krasnoselsky according to Transnistria’s gas reserves are enough for about ten days in the north and twice longer in the south.
The largest energy plant in the area has switched to burning coal in order to provide the residents with enough electricity during the winter months.
Source: Reuters