Russian forces attack Ukrainian thermal power plant causing serious damage and injuring two workers
Russian forces attacked a thermal power plant (photo: facebook.com/DSNSKyiv)
Russian forces attacked a thermal power plant of DTEK (Ukraine's largest private energy company). As a result of the enemy strike, two energy workers were injured, reported DTEK.
"Russia attacked a DTEK thermal power plant. According to preliminary information, two energy workers were injured. They were promptly provided with all necessary assistance," the company said.
The equipment of the thermal power plant was seriously damaged. Specialists are already working to eliminate the consequences.
"Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, DTEK thermal power plants have been attacked more than 200 times," the company added.
Attacks on the energy sector
In recent weeks, Russian forces have once again focused their attacks on Ukraine's energy facilities.
In particular, yesterday, October 7, Russian forces struck an energy facility in Pryluky, Chernihiv region. More than 61,000 consumers in the city were left without power.
According to Ukrainian Minister of Energy Svitlana Grynchuk, in just the past day alone, Russians have attacked Ukraine's energy facilities more than 26 times. Several regions are under daily threat.
She noted that, first and foremost, Ukraine needs additional air defense and electronic warfare systems to protect its critical infrastructure. It is also necessary to develop passive physical protection for energy facilities.
