Romania sends aid to Moldova after Russian attacks disrupt main power line supplying the country

The Republic of Moldova has instituted a 60-day state of emergency in the energy sector, starting March 25, after Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure disrupted the main power line supplying the country. To assist, Romania supplied electricity to the neighboring country.

The 400 kV Vulcănești–Isaccea line, which crosses the territory of Ukraine and ends on the territory of Moldova, at the MoldGRES power plant in Transnistria, ensures between 60 and 70% of the Republic of Moldova’s consumption normally. The line was put out of commission on March 24 by Russian drone attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, according to the Moldovan government.