The latest russian attacks on Ukraine's energy facilities have caused at least €100 million in damage. This was stated on his Facebook page by Volodymyr Kudrytskyi, the head of NPC Ukrenergo, UNN reports.
Details
According to preliminary estimates, the damage check that will be presented to the enemy for the latest attacks reaches at least €90-100 million, if we are talking only about Ukrenergo's high-voltage equipment
According to him, more severe consequences were avoided, in particular, thanks to engineering fortifications at energy facilities, which are being built together with regional military administrations and the State Agency for Infrastructure Restoration and Development.
"Так це був один з найстрашніших обстрілів за останні два роки" – Гендиректор Yasno22.03.24, 17:49
According to preliminary estimates, without it, the damage could have been twice as bad and the consequences even more serious. We are grateful to our colleagues and continue to increase our defense in parallel with the restoration work
Addendum
Kudrytskyi emphasized that "Ukrenergo was prepared for possible attacks on the power system. In particular, a warehouse of the necessary equipment and materials was formed, and the staff underwent the necessary training.
In the regions that have suffered the most damage, 10 mobile repair teams, substation and line maintenance staff and contractors are engaged in the elimination of the consequences of the attacks and restoration. Hundreds of highly skilled power engineers are working around the clock to bring electricity back to the homes of Ukrainians.
Recall
russia's attack on Ukraine's power grid on Friday, March 22, was the largest ever during a full-scale invasion. As a result of damage to the energy infrastructure , DTEK lost 50% of its electricity generation.