Coordination Communications Headquarters: How Ukraine Prepares for Energy Risks and Protects Connectivity
In November 2025, the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine officially announced the launch of the Coordination Communications Headquarters. This decision was a response to systemic challenges of wartime regular attacks on energy infrastructure, power outages, and the need to provide uninterrupted mobile and fixed communications for citizens. Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov stated:
“Despite all the challenges of war, mobile operators continue to expand networks, build new towers, and maintain their operation after shelling… We are among the first countries in the world to test the innovative Starlink Direct to Cell communications and the official launch will take place soon. At the same time, we are scaling xPON coverage, and for two years in a row, Ukraine has become the first in the world in fixed internet stability.”
The main goal of the headquarters is the coordination of actions between the state, energy sector, military, and mobile operators to guarantee connectivity under any circumstances. This synchronizes operational decisions, enables rapid emergency response, and ensures the exchange of information among key infrastructure participants.
Key Tasks and Functions
- Maintaining Network Operations During Blackouts
Stable communication is critically important for the state, business, and the public, especially during air raids, attacks on energy facilities, or prolonged power outages. The headquarters’ task is to coordinate technical teams, promptly respond to power issues, and support network node autonomy. - Prompt Interaction with Mobile Operators
The headquarters allows mobile operators to receive up-to-date information from the state and the energy sector in real time, and to quickly choose optimal response strategies. - Protection of Critical Infrastructure
Tasks include timely connection to generators or backup power sources and monitoring the state of key traffic exchange nodes, long-distance telephone stations, and switching centers. - Preparing Networks for Autonomous Operation
The reserve system is designed to ensure base station operation even in the event of total loss of power supply. This concerns battery packs, generators, and mobile power complexes.
Regulatory Requirements for Operators
In 2024-2025, requirements for the autonomy of mobile operators’ base stations have been updated. According to the National Center for Operational and Technical Management of Telecommunications Networks (NCU):
- At least 80% of operators’ base stations must be equipped with backup power,
- 25% of base stations in each region must be connected to generators or have powerful batteries to operate for 72 hours without electricity.
- Special emphasis is placed on facilities that ensure the operation of emergency services, long-distance telephone stations, and international switching centers.
New Technologies and Network Development
Ukraine is actively implementing innovative solutions for communication resilience.
- Starlink Direct to Cell – a new satellite internet format being tested since 2025, opens opportunities for connectivity in remote regions and during emergencies.
- xPON – optical internet technology being scaled up by the largest providers, ensures better autonomy and resistance to power outages.
Practical Advice for Citizens
The Ministry of Digital Transformation recommends:
- Ask your provider about the availability of backup power for your home internet.
- Use national roaming in case your network is unavailable, manually connect to another operator.
- Use Points of Invincibility locations with generators where you can always charge your devices and connect to the internet.
Limitations and Real Risks
Despite the efforts of the government and operators, full network autonomy is achieved gradually.
- In some areas, there are still problems with the availability of generators or batteries.
- Large-scale attacks on the energy system put pressure on all segments of the infrastructure.
At the same time, the launch of the headquarters, the introduction of new standards, and the emergence of innovative solutions are a response to real threats that the state has not faced before.
The launch of the Coordination Communications Headquarters and the introduction of new resilience standards is a logical step for the state in the context of wartime threats and systemic energy risks. Official statements confirm: both the government and mobile operators are indeed coordinating efforts to guarantee stable communications. However, the key issue is not only in technical regulations, but in the ability to quickly respond to new challenges. The level of network autonomy is increasing, but problems with backup power supply, access to equipment, and ongoing attacks remain critical. For citizens, this means: it is worth finding out in advance about the technical capabilities of your provider, having backup power sources for your router, and knowing how national roaming works in your area.
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