On Saturday, Russia launched a series of missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, hitting energy facilities in five different regions. This marks the sixth major attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure since March.
The Ukrainian national grid operator, Ukrenergo, reported that the attacks damaged energy facilities in the eastern Donetsk region, the southeastern Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions, the central Kyrovohrad region, and the Ivano-Frankivsk region in the west.
As per the Ukrenergo, the attack on Saturday morning targeted Ukrainian energy facilities with a mix of missiles and drones. This continued the pattern of attacks that have been happening since March, aimed specifically at civilian energy infrastructure.
The Ukrainian air force managed to intercept and shoot down 35 of the 53 Russian missiles and 46 of the 47 Russian drones launched in the attack. The air force commander provided these figures, highlighting the efforts to protect the country’s infrastructure.
Impact on Power Supply
Since March, Russia has increased its attacks on Ukraine’s power infrastructure. These strikes have significantly damaged thermal and hydropower generation capabilities, leading to frequent blackouts and a sharp rise in electricity imports to meet the demand.
DTEK, the largest private energy company in Ukraine, reported that two of its thermal power plants were hit in the attack. The company stated that the equipment at these plants was “seriously damaged.”
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Emergency Response
Local officials indicated that firefighters were working to put out fires at several locations following the strikes. Despite the extensive damage to the infrastructure, there were no immediate reports of casualties.
These continuous attacks on energy facilities present a significant challenge for Ukraine. The nation has been struggling to maintain a stable power supply amidst the ongoing conflict, and each new attack further complicates these efforts. The damage to energy facilities not only disrupts daily life but also impacts the overall resilience and recovery of the country.
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