No major damage to Kyiv Hydroelectric Power Plant after Russian attack, dam passage to reopen soon
Photo: Kyiv HPP (uhe_gov_ua.jpg)
On the morning of Monday, August 26, Russia attacked the Kyiv Hydroelectric Power Plant in Vyshhorod, according to Ruslan Kravchenko, the head of the Kyiv Kyiv Regional Military Administration.
According to him, the morning attack by the Russian forces led to a temporary restriction on traffic across the Kyiv Hydroelectric Power Plant dam. It will be reopened at approximately 4:00-5:00 p.m. Kyiv time.
He also reported that damage has been recorded in all seven districts of the region. As of now, more than 40 buildings, 5 cars, warehouses, garages, and fences have been damaged.
"Due to the problems with power supply, we have quickly opened more than 340 "Resilience Points" where people can charge their phones and gadgets," Kravchenko wrote.
It should be noted that the first report of the strike on the power plant came from Oleksandr Kovalenko, head of the National Security and Defense Council's Center for Countering Disinformation.
"Regarding the Kyiv HPP dam - there are no threats. Destroying it with missiles is impossible. We shouldn't compare it to Kherson region - there was an explosion from the inside," he wrote.
What is known about the Kyiv Hydroelectric Power Plant
The Kyiv Hydroelectric Power Plant is one of Ukraine's key hydroelectric stations, located on the Dnipro River in Vyshhorod, near Kyiv. It is part of the Dnipro Cascade of HPPs and was built for power generation and water resource regulation. Construction began in the 1960s and was completed in 1968.
The plant plays a crucial role in supplying electricity to the Kyiv region and regulating the water levels of the Dnipro. With a capacity of approximately 400 MW, the plant helps stabilize the water level in the Kyiv Reservoir, which is used for energy, recreational, and water supply purposes.
In addition to its energy function, the Kyiv Hydroelectric Power Plant also plays a vital role in ensuring the region's safety by controlling the water levels of the Dnipro, which can help prevent floods in Kyiv and surrounding areas.
Massive shelling on August 26
This morning, August 26, Russia launched another massive attack on Ukraine. The Russian forces used Tu-95MS bombers, drones, and missile carriers in the Black Sea.
One of the targets was the capital of Ukraine, Kyiv. Nearly 20 drones and about 15 missiles were shot down near the capital.
