Russian strike hits DTEK thermal power plant, forces halt in operations
Russia attacked one of Ukraine's DTEK thermal power plants on Aug. 18, severely damaging equipment and forcing the facility to halt electricity generation, the company reported.
On August 18, Russia targeted one of Ukraine's DTEK thermal power plants, causing extensive damage to equipment and halting electricity generation, DTEK reported. The specific site of the attack and the timeline for resuming power output were not disclosed by the company. DTEK's thermal power plants have been subject to over 230 Russian assaults since the full-scale invasion began in February 2022.
Following a June 12 attack that resulted in the death of one of DTEK's employees, the utility's facilities have frequently suffered substantial damage due to Russian strikes during the ongoing conflict. The latest strike occurs as Russia persists in targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure, with Ukrainian officials anticipating that Moscow will escalate attacks on vital facilities ahead of winter.
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