Moldova announced on Tuesday, March 24 that it would declare a state of emergency in the energy sector—after a key power line with Europe was disconnected following overnight Russian strikes in Ukraine.
Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu said in a Facebook video:
We will propose declaring a state of emergency in the energy sector for 60 days. This is not a measure born of panic but of responsibility.
The measure was adopted during an urgent cabinet meeting and is scheduled to go to an afternoon vote in parliament.
Former Soviet republic Moldova imports electricity from neighboring European Union member state Romania, mostly via a power cable which passes through southern Ukraine. The Moldovan authorities said crashed drones have been identified in Ukraine near the line and that “demining operations” are needed before repairs can be done.
