Abkhazia's Transport and Energy Ministry says it will continue to work on eliminating the energy crisis

The Ministry of Energy and Transport of Abkhazia continues to work on eliminating the causes of the energy crisis and ensuring maximum possible power supply to the country, the ministry told Izvestia on January 9.

"Competent specialists and regulatory bodies continue multi-vector work aimed at eliminating the causes of the crisis and ensuring the maximum possible power supply to the country in the short term. Improved weather conditions are also a positive factor in stabilizing electricity supply and reducing increased consumption loads," the ministry said.

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In the republic, electricity is cut off and salaries are stopped being paid

Since January 9, 2025, a new schedule of restrictions on electricity supply has been introduced in Abkhazia. The time of fan shutdowns in the republic will increase by two hours. Previously, four-hour restrictions were in effect in the republic.

Before that, on December 21, 2024, acting President of Abkhazia 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.

Also in December, 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, on the same day Abkhaz Vice-President Badra Gunba became acting head of state.