Lukashenko discussed heating pipeline issues

During a meeting with the governor of Kirov Oblast, President Alexander Lukashenko noted, "We are not afraid of cold. The main thing is that the heating mains can withstand it." He reported that "a leak occurred near Minsk on Saturday morning, causing increased pressure in the heating mains." Lukashenko stated that "it is necessary to warn the management, as increased pressure could lead to a rupture of the heating main and heat loss." The president emphasized that "if the pressure rises, heat might not reach homes at all.

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Heating mains are a key part of the heating system in Belarus, especially during cold periods of the year.