Ninth attack this winter: Russia strikes thermal power plants again
3 February 08:56
Russian occupation forces carried out another massive shelling of DTEK’s thermal power plants. As a result of the attack, the TPP equipment was seriously damaged, which complicates the stable operation of thermal generation in winter conditions. This was reported by the company’s press service, according to "Komersant Ukrainian".
Targeted strikes on thermal power generation
DTEK emphasized that the current shelling was the ninth massive attack on thermal power plants since October 2025.
According to energy experts, Russian troops are systematically and deliberately targeting thermal power generation facilities in an attempt to weaken Ukraine’s energy system during the heating season.
More than 220 attacks since the start of the full-scale war
In total, since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, DTEK’s thermal power plants have been attacked more than 220 times. The shelling has resulted not only in extensive damage to equipment, but also in human casualties.
According to the company:
- 59 TPP employees were wounded;
- 4 power engineers were killed while performing their duties.
Despite the constant threat, power engineers continue to work to maintain the power system and repair damaged facilities.
What is known about the massive attack on February 3
Kharkiv
As of 8 a.m. , Russian strikes on one of the largest thermal power plants in the city are known, leaving about 820 houses without heating in 20-degree frost.
In this regard, all 101 Nezlamnist (Unbreakable) centers in the city will be open around the clock, where people can warm up, drink hot beverages, and charge their gadgets.
There may also be disruptions to the city’s public transport system. To keep the city running, additional bus routes are being launched.
Kyiv
The Darnytskyi and Dniprovskyi districts are mostly without heat due to a massive nighttime attack on the capital’s infrastructure. In total, 1,170 high-rise buildings in the city are currently without heat.
Utility and energy companies have begun restoration work. Work is also continuing in buildings that previously had no heat.
Three people are known to have been injured.
Dnipro
According to the State Emergency Service, infrastructure facilities, two private residential buildings, a three-story residential building, and a dormitory were damaged in the city of Dnipro.
Odesa
The Russians carried out a massive missile and drone attack on the region. Strikes were recorded on energy and civilian infrastructure in the south of the region. As a result of the attack, more than 50,000 residents were temporarily left without electricity.
Energy workers are already working on restoration. Three residential buildings, as well as warehouses, administrative premises, and passenger cars were damaged. There were no casualties or injuries.
Critical infrastructure is running on generators.
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