The missile attack on Nov. 23 was one of the worst since Russian forces started to bombard Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in early October. When the barrage ended, almost all of Ukraine had been plunged into cold and darkness.

Engineers from DTEK worked without sleep for 48 hours, in rain, snow and freezing temperatures.

This was probably the most difficult emergency recovery work for us — there was a lot of damage,” Andriy Toyunda, head of the repair brigade, said.

They brought us dry clothes and hot food and drink.


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