An attack on an energy facility in Ukraine has resulted in the death of one employee and injuries to another, according to reports from DTEK, a major energy company in the region.
The incident involved significant damage to equipment at the thermal power station, although the exact location and timing of the attack have not been disclosed. DTEK has expressed condolences to the family of the deceased and wishes for a swift recovery for the injured worker, who is currently receiving medical treatment.
This incident marks the latest in a series of assaults on energy infrastructure, with DTEK reporting nearly 230 attacks on its facilities since the onset of the full-scale invasion by Russia. The energy sector has been a persistent target in these military operations.
On June 7, Russian forces launched two attacks on one of DTEK’s coal mining enterprises in the Dnipropetrovsk region, injuring a technician who was near the drone strike site. The injured individual received prompt medical attention.
Following another attack on the night of June 8, widespread power outages affected 67 localities, leaving over 30,000 families without electricity. Fire broke out at one of the damaged sites but was quickly extinguished by emergency services.
The recent attack on a Ukrainian energy facility underscores the ongoing risks faced by critical infrastructure amid the conflict. With DTEK reporting significant losses and injuries, the energy sector continues to be a focal point of military actions.