The Trypilska power plant in Ukraine became the latest target in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, as a massive missile and drone attack left the plant in flames. The attack destroyed crucial infrastructure such as transformers, turbines, and generators, cutting off power to 3 million customers in the Kyiv, Cherkasy, and Zhytomyr regions.
Workers at the plant managed to save their lives by hiding in a shelter during the attack. Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed that the strikes were in retaliation for Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries. This attack comes on the heels of similar strikes on energy infrastructure in the Kharkiv region, leaving more than 200,000 people without power.
DTEK, Ukraine’s largest private energy operator, described the attacks as one of the most powerful this year. Russia has been escalating its strikes on Ukrainian energy facilities, leading to widespread blackouts across the country. Ukrainian officials are struggling to protect energy assets and make quick repairs amidst the ongoing attacks.
Ukraine has requested additional air defense systems to defend against future attacks, but the supplies have been slow to arrive. The country is facing a critical energy crisis as it tries to navigate the challenges posed by Russian aggression. The international community is closely watching the situation, as Ukraine continues to fight to safeguard its energy infrastructure and ensure the well-being of its citizens.
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