Two Kyiv CHP plants completely shut down after Russian attack - Kucherenko

Serious consequences of energy attack in Kyiv

Following a massive Russian missile strike on Friday, two thermal power plants in Kyiv were completely disconnected from the power grid, The MP said. Alexey Kucherenko.

«Two Kyiv thermal power plants have shut down completely. The situation is extremely difficult. Power engineers are doing everything possible to restore generation as soon as possible,» the MP said.

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Recovery may take several days

According to Kucherenko, repair teams are already working at the facilities, but the extent of the damage is significant, and the resumption of full operation of the stations may take a few days.

He also noted that the shutdown of the CHPP affected heat supply and hot water in part of the capital, and power engineers are developing temporary capacity compensation schemes through backup sources.

Background.

On Friday night, Russia struck another massive attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. There were reports of hits to energy facilities in Kyiv, Dnipro and Kharkiv regions.
According to Ukrenergo, the attack caused power shortage, which is why most regions have introduced emergency and emergency power outages.