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BBC News: Ukraine hit by 'massive' attack on energy grid

08 May 2024, Ukraine

BBC News: Ukraine hit by 'massive' attack on energy grid

The BBC has reported on a large-scale russian missile and drone strike against energy infrastructure across Ukraine on Wednesday morning. According to the British broadcaster, at least three thermal power plants operated by DTEK sustained serious damage in the latest attack, the fifth on the company's facilities in just seven weeks.

In his quote to the BBC, DTEK CEO Maxim Timchenko emphasized the importance of restoring power quickly. "The energy these power stations produce allow millions of Ukrainians to live with dignity," he said. "We will not stop working to restore power at our facilities."

The BBC cited DTEK's statement that while repair crews were already deployed to the impacted sites, a staggering 80% of the company's total generating capacity has now been damaged or destroyed by the russian strikes. Despite the enormous challenges, Timchenko reaffirmed DTEK's commitment to keeping the lights on for ukrainians.

Read the full article on BBC.

About DTEK

DTEK Group is the largest private investor in the energy sector of Ukraine. The Group employs 55,000 people.

DTEK Group's companies are engaged in coal and natural gas mining, electricity production at wind, solar and thermal power plants, trade energy resources in the Ukrainian and international markets, distribute and supply electricity to consumers, provide energy-efficient services to customers, and develop a network of high-speed charging stations. In accordance with the Strategy 2030, DTEK strives to transform into a more energy-efficient, environmentally friendly and technological business, guided by ESG principles. DTEK is a member of the World Economic Forum's Partnering Against Corruption Initiative (PACI). Our goal is to achieve carbon neutrality.

Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, DTEK Group has restored power supply to more than 11 million consumers in the regions affected by the hostilities. DTEK Group is 100% owned by SCM Limited. The ultimate beneficiary is Rinat Akhmetov.