ENG
12860 visitors online
Russian forces have repeatedly targeted Ukraine's thermal power plants, notably those operated by energy giant DTEK, causing significant disruptions and halting electricity generation. The November 3 attacks on three DTEK plants highlight the ongoing threat and critical damage inflicted on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. This ongoing assault has not only damaged physical structures but also crippled the nation's energy capabilities. Authorities are scrambling to manage an ever-worsening energy crisis as the nation approaches a challenging heating season under dire conditions. Recovery efforts are ongoing, yet the path to stabilization remains fraught, necessitating international solidarity and support.
What are the consequences of attacks on Ukraine's thermal power plants?
Attacks on Ukraine's thermal power plants have led to severe electricity shortages, halting operations at numerous facilities. These strikes have critically damaged infrastructure, impacting the nation's energy supply and causing widespread power outages. As a result, Ukraine faces a significant energy crisis, challenging the stability of its power grid and complicating recovery efforts amid an ongoing conflict.
How did the November 3 attack affect DTEK thermal power plants?
The November 3 attack caused extensive damage to three DTEK thermal power plants, halting their electricity generation entirely. The attack underscores the increasing vulnerability of Ukraine's energy infrastructure and highlights the devastating impact on its capacity to generate and distribute power, necessitating emergency measures to address the energy crisis.
What measures is Ukraine taking to restore its energy system?
In response to ongoing attacks, Ukraine is working on a new energy system architecture, including the creation of "energy cells" and bringing online 1.5 GW of distributed gas generation. These efforts aim to decentralize the grid and enhance resilience against future attacks, ensuring more reliable energy supply under turbulent conditions.
Why are thermal power plants key targets in the ongoing conflict?
Thermal power plants are critical to Ukraine's energy infrastructure, providing essential electricity generation capabilities. By targeting these facilities, the opposing forces aim to disrupt power supplies, destabilize regions, and exert pressure on the Ukrainian government. The attacks are part of a broader strategy to impair national infrastructure and undermine public morale.
What assistance is Ukraine receiving from international partners in the energy crisis?
Ukraine has received significant international support, including energy equipment and technical assistance, from allies like Lithuania. This aid helps address immediate repair needs and bolster the nation’s energy resilience. Ongoing international cooperation aims to mitigate the effects of attacks and facilitate quicker restoration of power services amidst the ongoing crisis.
What role does DTEK play in Ukraine's power generation sector?
DTEK is a major player in Ukraine's energy sector, operating several thermal power plants across the country. These facilities are crucial for electricity generation, and attacks on them significantly impact the nation's overall energy capacity. DTEK's plants have been recurrently targeted, highlighting their strategic importance and vulnerability in the ongoing conflict.
News thermal power plant
Three DTEK thermal power plants destroyed following massive Russian attack on November 3. PHOTO Energy company DTEK has released images showing the aftermath of the November 3 Russian strike on three of its thermal power plants. The plants stopped generating electricity because of extensive destruction. 6 544 15 Previously in trend: Attacks on the energy sector
Russian forces attacked three DTEK thermal power stations: the stations have ceased generating electricity On the night of and in the morning of 3 November, Russia launched a massive attack on three DTEK thermal power stations. The stations suffered extensive damage and ceased electricity generation entirely. 4 461 15 Previously in trend: Attacks on the energy sector
Russia attacked Trypilska TPP: generating equipment damaged. PHOTO Today, generating equipment at the Trypilska Thermal Power Station was damaged as a result of Russian strikes. 6 497 39 Previously in trend: Attacks on the energy sector
One of DTEK’s thermal power plants halts operations after Russian attack On 18 August, Russia launched a massive attack on one of DTEK Energy’s thermal power plants. The facility sustained extensive damage and completely stopped generating electricity. 2 364 9 Previously in trend: Attacks on the energy sector
Sloviansk TPP suffered critical damage: only three out of seven chimneys may have survived The Sloviansk Thermal Power Plant in Donetsk Oblast has sustained critical damage—only three of the plant’s seven chimneys may have survived. There is currently no official confirmation of this information. 3 195 14 Previously in trend: Attacks on the energy sector
There is virtually no intact TPP left in Ukraine after Russian attacks, - Zelenskyy There is virtually not a single thermal power plant left in Ukraine that has not been damaged by Russian attacks. Due to the widespread destruction of its energy infrastructure, the country is entering the new heating season under extremely difficult conditions. 2 402 40 Previously in trend: heating season
Thermal power plant hit in Sevastopol: almost 50% of occupied Crimea’s electricity generation – SOF Members of the underground resistance of the Special Operations Forces Resistance Movement, together with Deep Strike units of the Special Operations Forces, conducted an operation targeting the Balaklava Thermal Power Plant in temporarily occupied Sevastopol, Autonomous Republic of Crimea. 2 433 2 Previously in trend: Attacks on Crimea
Russian agents who were directing enemy attacks on one of key TPPs in Dnipropetrovsk region have been detained, - SSU. PHOTO The Security Service’s counter-intelligence unit has detained two more FSB agents in the Dnipropetrovsk region. The suspects were directing Russian missile and drone attacks on the region’s energy infrastructure. 2 732 4 Previously in trend: Detention of adjusters spying in favor of Russia
Explosions were heard in occupied Crimea: a fire and thick smoke near the Tavriya Thermal Power Station. VIDEO On the night of Saturday, 20 June, explosions were heard in the temporarily occupied Crimea. The Tavriya Thermal Power Station was likely targeted. 6 559 35 Previously in trend: Attacks on Crimea Explosions in Crimea
Drones attacked Zuivska Thermal Power Station in occupied Donetsk region: there is power cut. Railways in Luhansk region and oil depot in Crimea have been hit, - media. VIDEO&PHOTOS On the night of Saturday, 6 June 2026, drones struck several targets in the territories of Ukraine temporarily occupied by the Russian Federation. The targets included a thermal power station, railway infrastructure in the Donbas, and a fuel depot in Crimea. 5 629 9 Previously in trend: Attack of drones
"Energy cells" and 1.5 GW of new generation: Shmyhal outlines new energy system architecture Ukraine is creating a new architecture for its energy system, which will consist of a network of "energy cells," and also plans to bring 1.5 GW of new distributed gas generation online as early as this year. 98 0 Previously in trend: Electricity Market
Russia is trying to restore Starobeshivska Thermal Power Plant in occupied Donetsk region, — NRC The so-called management of the Starobeshivska Thermal Power Plant in the occupied Donetsk region has begun mass recruitment of employees. 2 608 10 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
Scheme to embezzle over 50 million hryvnias during renovation of Trypilska TPP has been uncovered, - SSU. PHOTOS A scheme to embezzle funds intended for the restoration of the energy infrastructure of the Trypilska Thermal Power Plant has been uncovered. 5 619 45 Previously in trend: embezzlement during infrastructure restoration
Russian agent who was preparing new attacks on Kyiv TPPs detained, - SSU. PHOTO The Security Service detained another Russian military intelligence agent in the Kyiv region. The perpetrator was preparing new missile attacks by Russian forces on thermal power plants in the capital region of Ukraine. 3 480 11 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia
Three employees of Sloviansk TPP died as result of attack by Russian Federation. There are new power outages in five regions, - Ministry of Energy The enemy carried out another combined missile and drone attack on energy infrastructure in several regions. 4 733 17 Previously in trend: Attacks on the energy sector Massive combined attack
Burshtyn Thermal Power Plant has suspended operations due to significant damage, - Mayor Andriieshyn As a result of a large-scale combined attack carried out on February 7, the supply of water and heat was cut off in Burshtyn, Ivano-Frankivsk region. The Burshtyn thermal power plant, which was hit by Russian troops during the night, suffered significant damage and was temporarily taken out of... 6 494 59 Previously in trend: Attacks on the energy sector
Enemy attacked DTEK TPPs in various regions: equipment was significantly damaged Russia has once again attacked DTEK's thermal power plants in various regions. 3 232 15 Previously in trend: Attacks on the energy sector
Russia struck Ukraine’s critical energy grid, - Shmyhal On the night of February 7, the enemy attacked key substations and thermal power plants in Ukraine. Several rounds of emergency blackouts were introduced across the country. 3 861 28 Previously in trend: Attacks on the energy sector
17-year-old Russian agent who helped enemy prepare new attack on Burshtyn Thermal Power Plant detained - SSU. PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine's (SSU) counterintelligence unit detained another Russian agent in Ivano-Frankivsk. She turned out to be a 17-year-old graduate of a local technical college recruited by the enemy, who was preparing a new series of missile strikes on the energy infrastructure of... 6 745 27 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia
Energy crisis for years: why Kyiv won’t "bounce back" quickly – Olha Kosharna explains. VIDEO Russia is stepping up strikes on Ukraine’s energy system, with Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Odesa falling into the highest-risk zone. In a conversation with energy expert Olha Kosharnа, we explain in plain language why restoring heat and electricity after the latest strikes could take years, why relying... 15 343 73 Previously in trend: Power outages Attacks on the energy sector
Russia has once again attacked DTEK’s TPP: this is eighth massive strike since October 2025 Russian invaders have once again attacked a DTEK thermal power plant in one of Ukraine's regions. 3 257 25 Previously in trend: Attacks on the energy sector missile attack
Fuel oil spill recorded in Southern Bug near Ladyzhyn TPP. PHOTOS In the Vinnytsia region, an oil spill was recorded in the Southern Bug water area near the Ladyzhyn Thermal Power Plant. 2 149 1 Previously in trend: Fuel oil spill in Southern Bug
Centrenergo paid private firm 132 million hryvnias for coal for its power plants that was never delivered – Bihus.Info. VIDEO PJSC Centrenergo paid 132 million hryvnias in advance to the private company Teplosfera UA LLC under a coal supply contract. However, the company not only failed to fulfil its obligations but also did not return the money. 17 761 60 Previously in trend: Centrenergo procurement
Drones hit thermal power plant in Zuhres, leaving parts of occupied Donetsk region without electricity. VIDEO On the night of 18 November in Zuhres, the Zuiivska thermal power plant (TPP) came under attack. On the night of 18 November in Zuhres, strike drones hit the transformer of the second boiler, which has been put out of service. 3 701 11 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
Occupiers strike DTEK thermal power plant again: equipment suffers serious damage Russia has once again attacked the DTEK thermal power plant. The attack caused serious damage to the equipment. 4 238 20 Previously in trend: Attacks on the energy sector
Centrenergo on today’s attack: Our thermal power plants have stopped. Currently, there is zero generation All Centrenergo thermal power plants have been shut down due to a massive night-time attack by the Russian Federation and are not generating electricity. 27 158 232 Previously in trend: Attacks on the energy sector
Third most powerful thermal power plant in Russian Federation was hit in Kostroma region. PHOTO On the morning of 6 November, drones attacked Kostroma Thermal Power Plant, Russia's third-largest thermal power plant. 7 714 27 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions Strikes on Russian energy system
Enemy struck Dobrotvirska TPP in Lviv Oblast: critical infrastructure damaged On the morning of 30 October, explosions were heard in the town of Dobrotvir in the Lviv region. The enemy attacked the settlement with cruise missiles, "Kinzhal" missiles and drones. 6 783 27 Previously in trend: Attacks on the energy sector
Russians attacked DTEK’s thermal power plant: equipment seriously damaged Russian occupation forces have struck a DTEK thermal power plant. 5 528 8 Previously in trend: Attacks on the energy sector Shelling of energy and gas infrastructure
Ruscists massively attacked one of TPP - Ministry of Energy On the night of July 24, the enemy carried out a massive shelling of one of the thermal power plants (TPPs) in Ukraine. 3 224 3 Previously in trend: Attacks on the energy sector
Such strikes should lead to cooperation of all partners to force Russia to peace, - Zelenskyy on Shahed attack on Mykolaiv Today, February 16, 2025, at night, Russian troops targeted the critical infrastructure of Mykolaiv. 2 290 23
Russian Federation attacks DTEK’s thermal power plants: serious damage has been caused On the morning of 25 December 2024, Russian troops attacked DTEK's thermal power plants: the equipment was seriously damaged. 10 720 26
Ruscists attacked thermal power plant in Donetsk region: rescuer was killed and wounded Russian troops shelled a thermal power plant in the Donetsk region, killing a power engineer. 1 866 2 Previously in trend: War
Russia has destroyed all thermal and largest hydroelectric power plants in Ukraine, - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the aggressor country Russia had destroyed all thermal and largest hydroelectric power plants in Ukraine. 3 789 46
Cabinet of Ministers adopted resolution to install floating TPPs in Ukraine The Cabinet of Ministers has approved measures to organize the installation of gas piston and/or gas turbine units on technical fleet vessels. 164 0
Baerbock visited one of largest TPPs of Ukraine, which was destroyed by Russian Federation The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany, Annalena Baerbock, together with the Minister of Energy of Ukraine, Herman Halushchenko, visited one of the largest power plants of Ukraine, which was destroyed by the Russian Federation with massive missile strikes. After what she saw, the German politician emphasized the importance of strengthening Ukraine’s air defense. 5 226 18
Occupiers fired five missiles at Sloviansk thermal power plant. PHOTO Today, on 5 May, the Russian military fired five missiles at the territory of Sloviansk TPP. 15 077 67 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
Occupiers attacked 4 TPPs of DTEK, there are serious damages and victims On the night of 27 April, Russian troops attacked 4 DTEK TPPs, severely damaging equipment. 19 853 71 Previously in trend: War
Shelling of Trypillia TPP: environmental prosecutors document environmental damage. PHOTO Prosecutors from the Specialised Environmental Prosecutor’s Office, together with experts from the State Environmental Inspectorate, are investigating the extent of possible environmental damage caused by the shelling of the Trypillia TPP. 1 858 9
Environmental prosecutors establish environmental consequences of Russian shelling of Trypillia TPP. PHOTOS Prosecutors of the Specialised Environmental Prosecutor’s Office of the Kyiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office, in cooperation with other specialists, are working to establish the extent of the environmental damage caused by the shelling of the Tripillya TPP by the Russian armed forces. 1 662 3
Trypillia TPP was destroyed because Ukraine had zero missiles to defend it - Zelenskyy. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russia managed to destroy the Trypillia TPP because Ukraine had completely run out of missiles to defend it amid a lack of necessary assistance from its allies. 12 450 145 Previously in trend: War
Trypillia TPP was too large, it was impossible to protect it with engineering structures - Head of State Agency for Reconstruction and Development of Infrastructure Naiiem The Trypillia TPP was a very large facility, so it could not be protected by engineering structures alone. Air defense systems were also needed. 10 788 74
Kuleba: Destruction of Trypillia TPP would not have happened if we had Patriot Ukraine emphasizes to its foreign partners the critical importance of supplying modern Patriot air defense systems, the lack of which made it possible for Russia to destroy the Trypillia TPP near Kyiv. 6 667 120
Satellite town of Trypillia TPP has introduced emergency power and water supply outage schedules Ukrainka, satellite town of the Trypillia TPP, has introduced emergency power outage schedules and water supply schedules. At the same time, Ukrayinka’s city council and all local services are working to eliminate the consequences of the missile attack on the plant. 4 698 24
Burshtyn decided to switch to autonomous heating after Russian attack on TPP The city council of Burshtyn, Ivano-Frankivsk region, has allowed owners of apartments and non-residential premises to install individual heating. 8 332 22
Lithuania will transfer equipment for thermal power plants to Ukraine - Ministry of Energy Lithuania is ready to support Ukraine and provide equipment that will help carry out restoration and repair work. Ukraine will receive two powerful autotransformers and 72 cargoes with other necessary power equipment weighing more than 1,300 tons. 1 198 8
Missile attack on March 22: occupiers destroyed Zmiivska TPP in Kharkiv region, all units were destroyed - "Centrenergo" Minister of Energy Herman Halushchenko visited the Zmiivska TPP and saw the scale of the destruction after the enemy missiles hit. 8 120 65
Missile attack on 22 March: Russians destroy all power units at Burshtyn and Ladyzhyn TPPs As a result of a massive hostile attack on 22 March, all power units at Burshtyn Thermal Power Plant (Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast) and Ladyzhyn Thermal Power Plant (Vinnytsia Oblast) were destroyed. 36 373 107
Page 1 of 2
more news
