KYIV, Nov 19 – Ukraine accumulated “significant” reserves of natural gas in its underground gas storage facilities and coal in the warehouses that will allow passing this winter even in case of interruption in gas transit from January 1, 2020, Minister of Energy and Environment Protection of Ukraine Oleksiy Orzhel said.

"This means that Ukraine this winter, even without transit, will not be cold," he said on the air of ICTV Channel.

According to him, traditionally the greatest risks may arise in February-March, when stocks in underground gas storages become smaller. At the same time, stress tests conducted by the GTS operator indicate that even on the peak days of maximum consumption, the country will be able to satisfy the gas demand of Ukrainian consumers.