Since the 2022 full-scale invasion began, Russia has targeted the Ukrainian DTEK company's thermal power plants nearly 180 times, with four major facilities severely damaged in yesterday's assault, as per the company's CEO.
President Zelenskyy warned EU leaders that Russia could target nuclear facilities after nearly destroying Ukraine's thermal power generation, calling for urgent Western support with air defenses.
Boosting air defense has become Ukraine's number-one priority: rebuilding destroyed power plants is a Sisyphean task when they will be destroyed in the next wave of Russian attacks
Russia has damaged 80% of Ukraine's non-nuclear power plants, including half its hydroelectric ones, and multiple substations over recent weeks, Ukraine's Energy Minister says.
Decentralization of electricity production throughout Ukraine seen as only way to protect the energy system from the severe consequences of Russian attacks
Kyiv announced the detention of two suspected Russian agents spying on potential missile strike targets like the capital's TV tower, thermal power plant and military units on orders from Moscow's FSB intelligence agency.