As Ukraine approaches winter, russia launched a series of massive strikes on the country’s energy system over the past week – with DTEK suffering attacks on power stations, a gas facility and coal enrichment plant.
- 10th October: russia attacks DTEK power stations in third strike this week; injures energy worker
During the night of 9th-10th October, DTEK thermal power stations were attacked, resulting in one energy worker being injured.
DTEK CEO Maxim Timchenko wrote on LinkedIn:
"Last night’s attack was a serious escalation in russia’s campaign against Ukraine's energy system – both its generation capacity and grid network. At DTEK assets alone, this was the fourth attack in a week. russia's terrorist intentions against the Ukrainian people are clear. In response, DTEK has immediately maximised generation at our power stations, our engineers are working intensively to repair damaged plants, and our Grids teams are supporting transmission operator Ukrenergo to ensure stable power supplies. DTEK will do everything possible to defend Ukraine's energy system this winter."
- 7th October: DTEK power plant damaged in attack. Two injured
russia resumed its terrorist attacks on DTEK power stations. Overnight on 7th October, it attacked one of our thermal power plants, seriously damaging machinery. Two of our workers were injured.
On the same evening, russian forces launched massive attacks against a DTEK coal enrichment plant in Donetsk region, causing fires and severe damage to buildings and equipment. The facility will remain offline until security conditions improve.
DTEK CEO Maxim Timchenko wrote on LinkedIn:
"With cynical timing, russia resumed its campaign against DTEK power stations, just as we are about to enter winter. The attack on one of our plants injured two workers and caused serious damage. We will not let russia win however. DTEK teams are already working to restore operations and we are doing everything possible to defend vital energy infrastructure."
- 3rd October: DTEK gas facilities in Poltava region shut down following attack
A DTEK Oil&Gas facility in Ukraine’s Poltava region was hit by drones and missiles, forcing the suspension of operations at several gas production facilities.
- Wall Street Journal spotlights DTEK battery project to keeping the lights on through winter
- Blog: Ukraine is strengthening corporate governance on its path to Europe
Ukraine’s progress towards stronger corporate governance has been swift and impressive, DTEK Adivsory Council member Victoria Cochrane argues in her latest blog, after visiting Kyiv. Read the blog here.
- DTEK boosts battery energy storage development in Poland
DRI, the EU renewables arm of DTEK Group, has expanded its presence in Poland with two landmark battery energy storage projects: Trzebinia BESS (133 MW / 622 MWh) and Kozienice BESS (112 MW / 448 MWh).
Murat Cinar, CEO of DRI said: “These projects consolidate our position in Poland and demonstrate how battery energy storage will be at the heart of Europe’s transition to a renewables-based system”.
Top-tier media spotlight DTEK`s latest news
The Wall Street Journal Ukraine’s New Strategy for Keeping the Lights On Through a Winter of War
ReutersRussia strikes Kyiv apartments, energy sites in major attack
BloombergKyiv Power Cut as Russia Steps Up Attacks on Ukraine’s Energy
APRussian strikes cause damage across Ukraine’s capital and injure at least 12
ReutersRussia's largest attack on Ukraine's gas production critically damages Naftogaz sites
MontelRussia strikes Ukraine gas assets, more attacks expected
