19 November 2024, Ukraine

Honouring Roman – DTEK marks 1,000 days of war

This is Roman Dudarev, a mining foreman who worked for 18 years at DTEK Energy.

In response to russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Roman answered his country’s call and joined a motorised infantry battalion. He rose to become commander of a machine gun squad and took part in some of the most intense combat on the eastern front.

Known by his call-sign 'Ramses', Junior Sergeant Dudarev was awarded Ukraine’s Cross of the Brave badge for his exceptional bravery.

On March 28, 2024, he was killed in a battle near the village of Klishchiyivka in Donetsk region.

As Ukraine marks 1,000 days since russia's full-scale invasion on 24^th February 2022, DTEK honours Roman and every one of the 324 DTEK employees who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Their stories embody our determination to never surrender.

Exactly 1,000 days ago, russia began its murderous invasion of my country with an attack on @dtek_en Luhanska power plant.

One thousand days later, it is still attempting to destroy Ukraine's energy system. Just two days ago, it launched its latest wave of attacks at DTEK power… pic.twitter.com/7QsMKWjuvB
— Maxim Timchenko (@TimchenkoMaxim) November 19, 2024

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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 14 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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