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  • DTEK thermal power plant was hit in a new wave of russian attacks. Three workers injured
20 June 2024, UKRAINE
DTEK thermal power plant was hit in a new wave of russian attacks. Three workers injured
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DTEK thermal power plant was hit in a new wave of russian attacks. Three workers injured

• russian missile attacks have severely damaged critical power infrastructure.

• 7th large-scale attack on DTEK's infrastructure since March 22, 2024.

• DTEK's available generating capacity is destroyed or damaged around 90%.

• DTEK appeals for decommissioned plant equipment, enhanced air defences,and increased energy imports.

DTEK, Ukraine's largest private energy company, suffered significant damage to thermal power plant following a barrage of russian drone attacks today early on Thursday.

The attacks mark the 7th large-scale attack on DTEK's infrastructure since March 22, 2024, when russia launched its biggest offensive against Ukraine's energy system since the full-scale invasion in 2022. During this period, DTEK power plants have endured more than 180 strikes, resulting in 53 workers injured and three losing their lives.

DTEK CEO Maxim Timchenko said: “Another attack on ordinary Ukrainians by russia overnight: enemy missiles hit a DTEK power station already damaged in previous attacks. Three of our workers were injured. We urgently need to close our skies or Ukraine faces a serious crisis this winter. My plea to allies is to help us defend our energy system and rebuild in time.”

In 2023, in preparation for the 2023/2024 heating season, DTEK restored 10 power units after massive attacks (almost all of the restored facilities were severely damaged or destroyed again as a result of attacks in March-June 2024).

In 2024, DTEK invests almost UAH 4 billion to repair and restore TPPs affected by the massive attacks on the energy sector over the past three months. This is in line with last year's investments. But no company can cope with such large-scale destruction on its own. The recent attacks have once again highlighted the critical importance of strengthening Ukraine's air defence capabilities, providing decommissioned power plant equipment for repairs, and increasing electricity imports from Europe by 30-40%.

DTEK is currently assessing the level of damage and how long it will take to recover.

Follow the link to our website to learn more about how you can contribute equipment, resources, or funding to DTEK restoration efforts.

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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.

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