Ukrainian energy boss says break from attacks needed to restore power

DTEK's CEO Maxim Timchenko said the company needs a break from months of attacks to restore damaged power facilities; President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russia had largely observed a ceasefire on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

Ukraine's largest private energy company, DTEK, says it needs a break from months of attacks to repair damaged power facilities. CEO Maxim Timchenko made the comment on Monday during a visit to one of the affected sites. The situation is being discussed because repeated strikes have harmed energy infrastructure and limited restoration work. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russia had largely observed a ceasefire on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Key points: - DTEK says a break from months of attacks is needed to restore damaged power facilities. - CEO Maxim Timchenko made the statement during a visit on February 2. - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy reported that Russia had largely observed a ceasefire on energy infrastructure. - The reporting was by Vanesse Chan. Summary: Damage to power facilities has constrained restoration efforts and company leaders say a pause in attacks would allow repairs to proceed. Officials report the current status as a largely observed ceasefire on energy infrastructure. Undetermined at this time.