Ukraine's energy minister shows destroyed Kyiv power plant to NATO secretary general – photos
Ukrainian Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal has shown NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte one of Kyiv's combined heat and power plants that was attacked by Russian forces on the night of 2-3 February.
Source: Shmyhal on Telegram
Quote: "We showed Mr Rutte the horrific aftermath of this attack. The enemy carried out a missile strike on an energy facility that provides heat to the city's residents. This is a civilian facility.
The attack was deliberate. It happened precisely when the temperature dropped to minus 25 degrees Celsius. This crime must receive a proper assessment. We emphasised this together with Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha."
Details: Shmyhal added that during the conversation with Rutte they stressed the importance of strengthening the protection of heat and electricity supply facilities.
They also discussed cooperation in countering cyber threats in the energy sector.
Background: A large-scale Russian attack on Kyiv's energy infrastructure has left much of the Darnytskyi and Dniprovskyi districts without heating.
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