According to the Ministry of Energy, preliminary estimates indicate that about 10 high-voltage transmission towers were damaged or toppled approximately 15 km from Bălți. A Moldelectrica crew is on site and is inspecting each affected section to determine the exact extent of the damage and the necessary technical solutions. If the work were carried out solely by Moldelectrica's own staff, the estimated restoration time would exceed 7 days. Therefore, an assessment of all options for accelerating the work was requested, including engaging other specialized companies and immediately checking material inventories. "The priority is the rapid and safe restoration of the damaged infrastructure by mobilizing all available resources," the Ministry of Energy stated, noting that it will keep the public informed about the progress of the work. // August 7, 2026 — InfoMarket