russia attacked DTEK thermal power plants in the early hours of Tuesday, marking the ninth large-scale strike on the company’s facilities since October 2025 and as temperatures dropped across Ukraine.
No casualties were reported, though equipment at the plants sustained damage. Energy workers began repairs immediately and are working closely with Ukrenergo to keep the system stable.
The strike comes in the depth of winter, underlining russia’s continued targeting of energy infrastructure at a moment when heat and electricity are most needed.
The identity of the power stations cannot be named for security reasons.
Update:
In a separate strike overnight, russia also attacked an energy facility operated by DTEK Odesa Power Grids, causing significant damage.
Once permission was granted by rescuers and the military, DTEK teams began emergency restoration work. Engineers are inspecting equipment, clearing debris and moving quickly to repairs.
Energy workers are working around the clock to restore electricity to homes as soon as possible.
DTEK Group is the largest private investor in Ukraine’s energy sector, with 55,000 employees and over €12 billion of capital invested since 2005.
Our businesses generate electricity at wind, solar and thermal power plants; distribute and supply power to end consumers; extract natural gas and coal; trade energy resources on Ukrainian and foreign markets; and provide domestic and commercial energy services.
Over the last 20 years, DTEK has grown into a national energy leader and is today transforming into a pan-European clean energy business.
Since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, DTEK Group has restored power to millions of consumers across regions affected by hostilities.
DTEK Group is 100% owned by SCM Holdings. The ultimate beneficiary and sole shareholder is Rinat Akhmetov, a businessman and philanthropist.