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russian attack on DTEK power station injures six engineers

22 February 2024,

russian attack on DTEK power station injures six engineers

THE NUMBER OF ENGINEERS WOUNDED IN TODAY'S ATTACK HAS INCREASED TO 9
Four of our colleagues have been hospitalized with varying degrees of injuries, while five others have sustained bruising. We are in continual contact with the injured, their families and medical staff.

russia escalated its attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure on Thursday in an intense barrage against a DTEK power station near the frontline.

Six DTEK power engineers were injured and were transferred to hospital after receiving first aid.

Power generation equipment was severely damaged and DTEK teams are on-site beginning repairs. The power station cannot be named due to reporting restrictions.

The attack comes exactly two years after russia attacked DTEK’s Luhanska power station – in what became the first shots in the full-scale invasion of Ukraine two days later. The enemy has launched over 150 attacks on DTEK Energy's power facilities in two years of full-scale war.

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 11 million consumers in the regions affected by the hostilities. DTEK Group is 100% owned by SCM Limited. The ultimate beneficiary is Rinat Akhmetov.