russia launched a large-scale attack today on one of DTEK's thermal power plants, forcing the station to fully halt electricity generation.
No employees were injured in the attack. However, the station's equipment sustained significant damage.
Once the attack has ended, DTEK's energy workers will begin repair work immediately. The company is coordinating with transmission operator Ukrenergo to help maintain stable operation of Ukraine's energy system.
Since russia's full-scale invasion began in February 2022, DTEK's thermal power plants have been attacked more than 230 times. The previous attack took place on 12th June. In addition, on 17th August, russia attacked one of DTEK's coal mines in the Dnipropetrovsk region, killing one employee injuring others.
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.