EU deploys emergency generators as Russian strikes leave 1 million Ukrainians without power in -20°C

Published on January 23, 2026

The European Commission is today deploying 447 emergency generators from EU strategic reserves to restore power to hospitals, shelters and critical services. The generators - mobilised from rescEU strategic reserves hosted in Poland - will be distributed to the most affected communities.

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