“Access to energy is essential for Ukrainian society, the economy and businesses to continue to function,” Swedish Aid Minister Johan Forssell told reporters.

“Russia is increasingly focusing its attacks on Ukraine’s energy system in a bid to knock out important infrastructure. To boost Ukraine’s resilience, we are therefore increasing our aid for the energy sector,” he said.

Russian forces have recently been targeting Ukrainian regions and towns far from the front lines, using drones and guided missiles and focusing primarily on energy infrastructure to cause power outages.

The Swedish aid of 650 million kronor ($62 million) will primarily go toward generators, transformers and solar cells, Forssell said.

It will also be used for spare parts such as electrical switches, cables, pumps and pipes.

“The goal is simple: for power plants to be able to produce electricity,” Forssell said.

Last week, the Swedish government announced civilian and military aid worth 75 billion kronor over three years, from 2024 to 2026, to support Kyiv “as long as necessary.”

That brings Sweden’s overall aid to Ukraine since Russia’s invasion in 2022 to more than 100 billion kronor, making Kyiv the biggest recipient of Swedish aid.