KYIV - Four of DTEK’s six thermal power plants in Ukraine were struck in a new wave of russian attacks on Friday night, injuring an energy worker and seriously damaging equipment on which millions of Ukrainians depend. DTEK is currently assessing the level of damage and how long it will take to recover.
Ukraine’s Air Force reported large-scale attacks across the country late on Friday and into Saturday, with russia firing 34 air, ground and sea-based missiles. The Air Force said it shot down 21 enemy missiles.
Since the start of the full-scale invasion, DTEK thermal power plants have been attacked over 170 times. The enemy had already attacked our thermal power plants in massive attacks on March 22, March 29, and April 11 as it seeks to cripple supplies of energy 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.
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.