Moldova prepares for possible attacks on energy infrastructure
Moldova has emergency power agreements with Romania and Ukraine to help restore electricity supplies if attacks or other disruptions affect its grid, Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu said on November 2.
Emergency agreements and alternative supply routes
Moldova has contingency plans to respond quickly if its electricity infrastructure is targeted by drone attacks, similar to those that damaged energy infrastructure in Ukraine in March, Junghietu said.
“Regarding our level of preparedness, we have emergency assistance agreements with neighbouring operators in Romania and Ukraine to enable a rapid response and address the consequences of potential attacks similar to those carried out by Russia against our infrastructure on Ukrainian territory. We also have alternative routes that we have already used to import part of our electricity supply. These measures have allowed us to restore electricity supplies more quickly,” Junghietu said during an interview on Radio Moldova's La 360 de grade programme.
The minister also said Moldova expects to meet about 41% of its electricity needs from domestic sources during the cold season, while the remaining 59% will be imported from Romania and Ukraine.
Moldelectrica's emergency arrangements
“Moldelectrica has signed several emergency electricity supply agreements to offset potential electricity shortfalls. So, we are prepared,” Junghietu added.
Previous disruptions to Moldova's electricity supply
Moldova experienced a major power outage on January 31, 2026, following disruptions in the interconnected Ukrainian and Moldovan electricity systems. According to explanations provided by Junghietu on February 2, the incident involved the loss of an important power line in Ukraine and a technical fault on the Vulcănești–MGRES line, where a conductor broke because of adverse weather conditions.
A separate incident occurred on March 23, when Russian drone strikes on energy infrastructure in Ukraine damaged several conductors of the 400 kV Isaccea–Vulcănești power line. The line was disconnected, disrupting one of Moldova's main electricity import routes.
The damage prompted the authorities to introduce a 60-day state of emergency in the energy sector, starting on March 25, 2026, while alternative supply arrangements were put in place.
Translation by Iurie Tataru
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