The Railways were not imposed any restrictions on the movement of coal in the Ukrainian power plant, told reporters the head of the organization Vladimir Yakunin.

according to the Ukrainian side, the supply of steam coal from Russia for the needs of thermal power plants of Ukraine in the beginning of winter were stopped for some time and later resumed.

" of course not. We are no restrictions were introduced, " said Yakunin on the first day of the weekend.

Ukraine is experiencing a Shortage of coal for heat and electricity production. The deficiency associated with coal power operation in the Donbas, where is the vast number of coal mines in the country.

first of Kiev many times declared concentration in warehouses Ukrainian coal plants in the area of conflict in the Donbass about 3 million tons of coal, which is impossible to take in connection with the destruction of the railway tracks and the conduct of hostilities.

by the end of 2014, the head of Ministry of Ukraine told about the arrangements for the import of coal from Russia and South Africa) and electricity. For example, according to him, Ukraine is hoping to import a minimum of 300 thousand tons of coal per month in order to turn off the electricity to the population.

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