Since the beginning of the full-scale russian invasion, the companies of System Capital Management (SCM) of the Ukrainian businessman Rinat Akhmetov have invested about $4 billion (over UAH 150.5 billion at the weighted average exchange rate) in the restoration of infrastructure destroyed by russia, as well as in the construction of new facilities, and modernization of production assets.
Of this amount, nearly $1 billion was directed specifically to the urgent restoration of infrastructure facilities destroyed as a result of russian shelling and massive air attacks.
First and foremost, this includes the restoration of the Ukrainian energy infrastructure – thermal power plants and electricity grids, which are the primary targets of the enemy.
This made it possible to bring part of the capacity of power plants and other critically important energy facilities back into operation, reduce the duration of electricity outages for consumers, and stabilize the situation in the energy system.
The SCM’s enterprises are also actively investing in the restoration of transport and civilian infrastructure in the cities where they operate.
Every day, the enemy barbarically and deliberately destroys our infrastructure in order to deprive the country, the economy, and our people of the conditions that are critical for their work and life. However, Ukraine – owing to the Ukrainian army and the Ukrainian people – stands strong. Our task is to support the army and to work for the country. To restore what has been destroyed by russia, while at the same time creating new facilities. This is necessary for the growth and development of the economy, and it is necessary so that Ukrainians can live and work in their own country, and so that those who were forced to leave have the opportunity to return home.
— Rinat AKHMETOVSCM’s investments cover both the reconstruction of damaged facilities and the modernization of existing capacities, as well as the construction of new infrastructure to replace what has been destroyed by russia.
In particular, this includes a new wind power plant in southern Ukraine and the country’s largest electricity storage system, which help balance the energy system amid constant attacks on infrastructure.
