Russian troops shelled DTEK power plant and halted electricity generation

Shelled energy infrastructure of Ukraine

According to 5 канал — Економіка: Russian troops shelled one of the private thermal power plants (TPP) of DTEK, causing the station to cease electricity generation, and its equipment suffered significant damage. According to the company, since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, DTEK TPPs have been attacked over 230 times.

During one of the latest shellings, a DTEK employee, Oleksandr Kosolapov, was killed, having dedicated 30 years of his life to the energy sector and working at DTEK enterprises. He started his career as a locksmith and in recent years repaired TPPs after enemy attacks. The company noted that colleagues would remember Oleksandr as a true professional, a reliable friend, and a person devoted to his work.

'Unfortunately, as a result of the attack, our colleague was killed. We sincerely sympathize with his family and loved ones. Another employee was injured. Medics provided him with the necessary assistance. The infrastructure of the enterprise was significantly damaged as a result of the attack.' DTEK press service

On the eve, Russian drones attacked the area of one of DTEK's mines in the Dnipropetrovsk region. In this attack, one employee was killed, and another was injured. Both incidents indicate the continuation of aggression against Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

Attacks on the energy sector

Additionally, in a week, Russian occupiers attacked Naftogaz facilities 13 times. Since January 2026, 293 strikes on Naftogaz infrastructure have been recorded, which is twice the figures of previous years. This data indicates an increase in the intensity of attacks on Ukraine's energy sector amidst the ongoing conflict.

This situation highlights not only the threat to Ukraine's energy infrastructure but also the enormous human losses that accompany these attacks. The devastating consequences for employees of companies that ensure the energy security of the country are becoming increasingly apparent. Constant shelling may affect the stability of energy supply and the economic situation in Ukraine, necessitating urgent measures to protect critical facilities.

The ongoing assaults on Ukraine's energy infrastructure have not only resulted in significant material damage but also tragic human losses. For a deeper understanding of how these attacks are impacting energy production, you can read about the recent shelling that completely halted operations at a DTEK thermal plant, which highlights the escalating crisis in the energy sector amid the conflict. Heavy Russian shelling forces full halt of DTEK thermal plant output.