Russian forces attack Ukrainian energy facility for 20th time
ANASTASIIA ZHARYKOVA – FRIDAY, 16 DECEMBER 2022, 16:15
One of DTEK's [the largest private energy company of Ukraine – ed.] facilities, which has been repeatedly attacked, was damaged in a massive Russian missile attack on energy infrastructure facilities on Friday, 16 December.
Source: press service of DTEK
Details: The company adds that the attack resulted in no casualties or injuries.
Quote: "The company's equipment has been seriously damaged as a result of the attack. It is currently completely disconnected from the power grid," DTEK added.
Details: After the end of the Russian attack, power engineers started to deal with its consequences and repair the equipment at the facility.
Only crucially required employees are present at DTEK Energy facilities, the rest work remotely.
"In September-December, DTEK’s energy facilities suffered 20 Russian terrorist attacks. Twenty four power engineers have been injured and three have been killed as a result of those. There have also been victims among rescuers and employees of subcontractors," the company summed up.
Background:
- The Russian missile attack on the morning of 16 December dealt damage to about nine generation facilities and curtailed the production of nuclear power plants.
- During the large-scale Russian-launched missile attack on the power infrastructure of Ukraine on 16 December, hits were recorded; the country's north, south and centre suffered most of the damage. The state of emergency was introduced for electricity market participants.
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