DTEK installation in Kyiv reveals devastating impact of russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy equipment

DTEK opened a new public exhibition on Thursday, giving Kyiv residents and guests the opportunity to see heavily damaged Ukrainian thermal power plant (TPP) equipment in person for the first time.

The installation features a real power transformer destroyed by russian strikes at one of DTEK's thermal power plants. Its battered exterior tells the story of waves of missile and drone attacks; it survived several hits by debris but was eventually completely destroyed.

Dmytro Sakharuk, Executive Director of DTEK, said: "The exposed transformer has its own history - after the attacks, it burned for a day because it was impossible to put it out. And, unfortunately, due to extensive damage, it cannot be restored. We set it up in Kyiv so that everyone could see it with their own eyes, as energy workers see at the TPP and other energy facilities. Despite all the difficulties and daily risks of coming under enemy fire, Ukrainian energy workers continue their fight for light."

Since March Ukraine has lost half of its generating capacity in nine waves of missile and drone attacks. DTEK, which typically supplies a quarter of Ukraine's electricity, has suffered losses of up to 90 percent.

The installation was organised by DTEK, in partnership with local NGO Port of Culture, and with the assistance of the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine.

Yuriy Sheyko, Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine, said: "The energy infrastructure of every region, without exception, has been affected by russian attacks. In the intervals between massive missile strikes, the enemy attacks energy facilities with drones almost every day throughout the country, especially in the frontline regions. Our energy engineers are making titanic efforts to preserve the integrity of the energy system in such tough conditions and to provide our citizens with electricity."