Journalists from Associated Press and Reuters recently visited one of our thermal power plants that has been heavily damaged in russia's latest attacks on Ukraine's energy system.
Among twisted steel and burned equipment, our colleagues spoke openly about their daily reality, repairing critical systems between strikes, preventing pipes from freezing and keeping electricity flowing for millions of people.
As shift manager Volodymyr told Reuters:
"I think my guys are superheroes because they stayed together, united, did their jobs and supported one another."
The coverage comes at a critical moment. As we head into a fourth winter in wartime, attacks on energy infrastructure are becoming more frequent and more destructive. Yet the team continues its work. As production manager Oleksandr told Associated Press:
Read the full reports:"We could have done without this experience in a civilian profession, but we've been forced to gain it. With each time, we do this work faster, rebuild, and develop methods to survive."
- Associated Press: 'We get warnings every other night': Workers at Ukraine power plant persist despite Russian attacks
- Reuters: Ukrainian energy workers in endless race to repair damage from Russian strikes
Photo of one of the latest attacks, by AFP.
