For the second time in 24 hours, Russian troops attacked a DTEK energy facility in Donetsk region.
Under attack were a factory where coal is enriched for thermal power plants.
Attack on energy infrastructure
DTEK confirmed the fact of another shelling.
According to preliminary data, The factory suffered significant damage, However, the employees were not injured - everyone was evacuated to shelters in time.
«Russians are deliberately destroying energy facilities in an attempt to leave Ukrainians without heat and light on the eve of winter», DTEK said.
Potential consequences for the power system
Experts warn that systemic attacks on coal and power generation infrastructure can have a serious impact on the stability of electricity supply.
In the worst-case scenario residents of Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia regions may be left without electricity for several days in a row.
«These are not just isolated attacks, but a systemic campaign against Ukraine's energy sector,» analysts say.
Preparing for a difficult winter
The authorities and energy companies continue to carry out restoration work, but recognise that Autumn and winter stability of the power system depends on the frequency of attacks in Russia and the availability of spare capacity.
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