Russia strikes energy facilities again, this time in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast

Alyona Kyrychenko — 17 April, 13:30
Russia strikes energy facilities again, this time in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast
A damaged facility. Stock photo: Getty Images

Russian forces have launched a drone attack on an energy facility belonging to DTEK, Ukraine’s largest private energy company, in the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.

Source: press service for DTEK

Quote: "This morning, a DTEK production site was damaged in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast as a result of a drone attack."

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Details: The attack caused significant destruction to buildings and equipment, although no employees were injured.

Background:

  • On the night of 14-15 March, Russian forces launched a large-scale attack on energy facilities belonging to DTEK in Odesa and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts, leaving some residents without electricity.
  • Russian forces have carried out more than 30 strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure despite the declared energy ceasefire in effect since 25 March, Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi stated.

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