... an article on the difficulties encountered by DTEK as it works to repair and restore its fossil fuel power plants, severely damaged by russian attacks. The article paints a vivid picture of the destruction at one of DTEK's power plants, describing it as a scene of "charred, twisted metal draped in fallen insulation; splintered stairways and...
learn more...n electricity supply in the face of ongoing attacks. The piece featured insights from DTEK, Ukraine's largest private energy company, and its CEO Maxim Timchenko. Detailing the destruction of power plants across Ukraine, the story highlights damage to DTEK's generating capacity; 90% of thermal generation has been damaged or...
learn more...kraine's energy sector: Over $16 billion Losses incurred: Nearly $40 billion As Ukraine's leading private energy company, DTEK has been at the forefront of this crisis, witnessing firsthand the destruction of vital power plants and transmission facilities. The KSE report highlights the occupation of over 18 GW of electricity generating...
learn more...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,...
learn more... private power producer losing 86 percent of its generating capacity. "What makes the situation worse is that many of the electrical facilities have been targeted repeatedly — a cycle of destruction, recovery, destruction," Timchenko told the Washington Post. He pointed to one DTEK power unit that was repaired just weeks ago only to be...
learn more...ritical need for Ukraine’s energy companies to repair the power stations damaged by russian missiles before winter. DTEK CEO Maxim Timchenko said: “We need to get out of this cycle: destruction, repair, destruction — meaning we can lose everything if we don’t have proper air defence systems.” Read more...
learn more... “My home and family, who are also under threat, are there…These are attacks directed against people, their security, and the security of the state.” Watch @usykaa reflect on the destruction inflicted on Ukraine’s energy system as he leads our #FightForLight campaign. We wish… pic.twitter.com/k30WWvlKsZ —...
learn more...l – part of its “fight for light” campaign – follows heavy bombardment by russia that has wiped out 90% of the company’s coal generation capacity since March.” DTEK CEO Maxim Timchenko said: “The destruction since March is worse than anything we’ve seen since the full-scale invasion, but I’m confident we can overcome these attacks. “We have a clear...
learn more...e critical need for Ukraine’s energy companies to repair the power stations damaged by russian missiles before winter. DTEK CEO Maxim Timchenko said: “We need to get out of this cycle: destruction, repair, destruction — meaning we can lose everything if we don’t have proper air defence systems.” If Ukraine’s...
learn more...tems and ammunition from Ukraine’s allies. #FightForLight NOTE TO EDITORS : A russian missile attack on three DTEK power stations early on Wednesday morning caused further destruction to energy infrastructure already under urgent repair after four previous strikes in March and April.
learn more...arkness, dust and fire" afterwards to ensure his crew's safety. Machine operator Dmytro, who took shelter during the attack, told the AP "my soul was bleeding when I saw the scale of the destruction" of a facility built through years of hard work, now partially demolished "in a few seconds, in an instant." Despite the harrowing...
learn more...to millions of ordinary Ukrainian homes and businesses. Last night's attacks underline the continued urgent need for Ukraine's allies to provide stronger air defence systems. DTEK image of destruction caused by russian attacks against DTEK power station in March 2024.
learn more...TIONS IN UKRAINE russia launched missile and drone attacks against Ukraine’s energy assets including two DTEK power plants early on Thursday, April 11th causing significant damage and destruction. DTEK teams are working tirelessly to repair and restore power as quickly as possible. But attacks continue regularly and the air defence...
learn more... transmission networks, further crippling Ukraine's electrical grid. Mr.Timchenko, while surveying the damage at one of the power stations, expressed, "I've never seen in my life this level of destruction in a power station, and unfortunately, it happened to us." The CEO estimated that the company could restore half of the damaged...
learn more...K installed defensive protection, such as sandbags, concrete blocks and cages, and built up large stocks of spare equipment. However, these supplies are largely used up and in many cases the level of destruction is so great infrastructure has to be completely re-build. More: Severely damaged Ukraine power stations 'will take a year to...
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