Residents of Kharkiv and the region will receive increased subsidies and benefits during the unheated season. This was reported by the Ministry of Social Policy.

“Russia continues to terrorize Ukrainians by striking at peaceful cities and villages of Ukraine. Due to targeted attacks on energy facilities, residents of the Kharkiv region, unfortunately, faced interruptions in electricity supply,” the statement said.

It is noted that some people are forced to use alternative energy sources to ensure normal life activities and their domestic needs. This is especially crucial for residents of those settlements in the region that are currently completely without electricity.

To provide social support to vulnerable categories of the population of Kharkiv region, the government has decided to increase the amount of benefits and subsidies for electricity for residents of Kharkiv and the region for this year's unheated season (from May to September inclusive).

“The cost of 1 kW of centrally supplied electricity is UAH 2.64, while the cost of 1 kW produced on diesel fuel is 5 times higher (UAH 13.5),” the ministry said.

The average subsidy for electricity supply and distribution of electricity received by Kharkiv residents will increase from UAH 106 to UAH 530 per month, and benefits will increase from UAH 74 to UAH 370.

It is noted that there is no need to apply for an additional subsidy recalculation, as the Pension Fund will automatically recalculate the amount of subsidies and benefits for residents of Kharkiv and Kharkiv region who are subject to this government decision.