Russian attack knocks out one of biggest thermal plant in Ukraine's Burshtyn
Burshtyn city thermal power plant (illustrative photo: Getty Images)
The thermal power plant in Ukraine's Burshtyn city of Ivano-Frankivsk region halted operations after a massive Russian attack on February 7, sustaining serious damage, according to City Mayor Vasyl Andriieshyn.
The mayor said that Russian forces targeted Burshtyn from 3 AM to 9 AM, hitting the city and the power plant with Kalibr missiles and strike drones. The plant remains non-operational.
"The missile strikes caused very serious damage. The station is currently non-operational. How things will develop next, no one knows yet," Andriieshyn said.
The mayor added that as a result of the attack, the city still lacks water and heating. Water supply is expected to be restored "within a few hours," while full heating restoration is possible only after the situation at the Burshtyn plant is fully assessed. Heating in buildings could theoretically resume within 48 hours.
The city council also issued a statement about the Standing Commission on Technogenic and Environmental Safety and Emergencies meeting. Round-the-clock operation of resilience points will be ensured, and additional mobile units will be deployed in cooperation with the State Emergency Service if electricity remains unavailable.
In addition, the council decided on temporary heating measures. If centralized heating cannot be restored, the city will switch to gas boilers.
Boilers with capacities of 8 MW and 10 MW will be brought online within 24 hours. However, these boilers will provide heat only—a hot water supply will not be available. Consequently, hot water will be cut off in both multi-story buildings and private homes.
The thermal power plant in Ukraine's Burshtyn city of Ivano-Frankivsk region halted operations after a massive Russian attack on February 7, sustaining serious damage pic.twitter.com/Mx1y2Lq02R
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On February 7, Russian forces primarily targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure in the western regions of the country, leaving the regions in an extremely difficult energy situation. In Ivano-Frankivsk city, authorities have already warned of potentially prolonged and severe power outages.
Russia's attack on February 7: What we know
During the night of February 7, Russian forces launched another large-scale assault on Ukraine, deploying over 400 drones and approximately 40 missiles of various types. Ukraine's air defenses shot down most targets, but some strikes were successful.
According to the Ministry of Energy, the enemy's primary targets were the energy grid, power generation facilities, and distribution substations. Russian attacks specifically focused on 750 kV and 330 kV substations and power lines, which are key elements of Ukraine's electricity grid.
The strikes also forced temporary reductions in generation at Ukraine's nuclear power plants.
