Russia strikes DTEK mine, one killed and three injured
Illustrative photo: Russia attacked DTEK mine (Getty Images)
Russian troops struck a mine of the energy company DTEK. As a result of the attack, one worker was killed and three others were injured, according to DTEK and the Ministry of Energy.
"Another terrorist attack by the enemy on Ukrainian energy. The enemy killed our colleague. Three more were injured. Our sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased. We will never forget and never forgive," the statement said.
According to DTEK, as a result of the attack, the company’s facilities and equipment were damaged, and a power outage occurred.
At the time of the attack, 146 miners were underground; their evacuation to the surface is ongoing.
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According to the data, as a result of the attack on coal industry enterprises, four workers were affected.
One of the miners was killed, another is in serious condition, and two more sustained moderate injuries.
Substations supplying the mines were de-energized. A total of 148 miners were trapped underground.
Thanks to the prompt work of power engineers and rescuers, all the miners were brought to the surface. Currently, their lives and health are not in danger.
Russia attacked the Dobropillia community
Today, Russian troops attacked the settlements of the Dobropillia community in the Donetsk region. As a result of the attack, the mines were de-energized, and 148 miners remained underground.
According to locals, Dobropillia, Bilozerske, Hannivka, Iverske, and Sviatohorivka came under fire.
