Russia starts humanitarian supplies of electricity to Abkhazia

Russia has started humanitarian supplies of electricity to Abkhazia. This was announced to journalists on December 23 by First Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Energy and Transport of the republic Jansukh Nanba.

"Since December 23, Russia has started humanitarian supplies of electricity to Abkhazia," said Nanba, whose words are quoted by RIA Novosti.

According to him, the limit of provided electricity is designated at 327 million kWh.

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Earlier, on December 21, acting Abkhazian President Badra Gunba requested a humanitarian supply of electricity from Russia in connection with the crisis in the republic. He noted that the political crisis in the country, as well as the suspension of the most important programs of Russian aid to Abkhazia had led to severe consequences, including the collapse of the energy system.

At the same time, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Abkhazia would receive a response from Russia on the issue of humanitarian supply of electricity.

Before that, on December 9, acting Prime Minister of Abkhazia Valery Bganba announced the closure of schools and kindergartens in Abkhazia due to the emergency in the energy sector. It was noted that the measures taken will be in effect for a week. On December 11, electricity was cut off throughout the territory of Abkhazia after the shutdown of the Inguri hydroelectric power plant due to critically low water levels.

The situation with electricity was aggravated against the background of suspension of Russian aid programs to Abkhazia and political crisis in the republic. On November 12, clashes took place in the capital near the building of the Abkhazian State Security Service. On November 15, a truck of protesters broke down the gates of the parliament fence and some protesters entered the territory. On November 19, Aslan Bzhania tendered his resignation from the post of president of the republic, the same day Abkhaz Vice-President Badra Gunba became acting head of state.