After the nighttime strike by the Russian Armed Forces, electricity generation is at zero, reported 'Tsentrenergo' of Ukraine. "The stations are on fire! Our TPPs are not military facilities," the company emphasized, DW writes.
All thermal power plants (TPPs) of 'Tsentrenergo' in Ukraine have ceased operations and are not generating electricity following a nighttime airstrike by Russia. This was reported on Saturday, November 8, by representatives of 'Tsentrenergo' on Facebook.
"The stations are on fire! Our TPPs are not military facilities. We do not produce weapons! We have civilians working here. We have stopped... Now - zero generation. Zero!" - the message states.
Repair crews are eliminating the consequences of the attack
Repair crews are doing everything possible to quickly eliminate the consequences of the attack, the Ukrainian company added. They emphasized that this is the "most massive strike" involving missiles and drones on TPPs since the beginning of the war.
'Tsentrenergo' also reminded about the repair work "after the devastating attack of 2024." "We have lost what we were restoring around the clock. Completely!" - the company stated, referring to the current strikes.
"We will again do what we do best, overcoming fatigue and pain from losses: restore, repair, and implement new generation!" - promised 'Tsentrenergo'.
'Tsentrenergo' is one of the largest energy companies in Ukraine. It is the only state-owned energy generating company in the country. The total installed capacity of its production assets is about 14% of the total capacity of power plants in Ukraine.
Russian Defense Ministry: Strikes with 'Kinzhal' Missiles
On November 8, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported on Telegram that the Russian Armed Forces carried out a massive strike with high-precision long-range weapons from air, ground, and sea bases, including hypersonic 'Kinzhal' missiles, as well as strike drones. The attacks targeted enterprises of the Ukrainian military-industrial complex and facilities of Ukraine's gas and energy sector, the Russian defense ministry stated.
Russia has intensified attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure
Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine Mykola Kolesnyk noted in October that before the start of the new heating season, Russia intensified attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, especially in the regions.
The simultaneous use of a large number of drones and missiles in these attacks significantly weakens Ukraine's air defense - such tactics lead to a so-called "regional power transmission and generation deficit," experts explained.
As noted by the director of energy and infrastructure programs at the Razumkov Center, Volodymyr Omelchenko, Russia, in particular, likely attempted to disrupt the unity of the Ukrainian energy system between the right and left banks of the Dnieper.
