
Canada has the power (generators) to help beat Russia
Sending generators to Ukraine, which has been crippled by blackouts, would be a win-win for Canadians
Since March, Moscow has destroyed half of Ukraine’s energy-generating capacity by bombing thermal power plants, hydroelectric power stations and energy storage facilities. These attacks were made possible by delays in western arms shipments earlier this year, which left Ukrainian air defences so critically low on ammunition that missiles and drones routinely overwhelmed them.
Ukraine’s remaining energy is predominantly supplied by nuclear power plants, which Russia has mostly avoided targeting —  no one wants another Chernobyl or Fukushima, it seems. But while this protects Ukraine from total de-electrification, nuclear alone cannot meet national demand, even with increased electricity imports from western neighbours.
Since May, power has been rationed across the country through the use of controlled blackouts that last around six to 20 hours a day, depending on the region and week. Critical infrastructure, such as hospitals and train stations, is exempt from these cuts.
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