ДнепроГЭС серьёзно пострадала от российских ударов

According to the director of Ukrhydroenergo, Igor Syrota, in an interview with Ukrainian Radio Svoboda, there were two direct hits on the Dnipro Hydroelectric Power Station. The second power unit of the station, known as HPP-2, is in a critical condition and it is unknown whether it will be able to continue operating. «We are losing the station,» said Syrota.

He clarified that one rocket hit the support structure of HPP-2, causing damage to the crane beams. The machine room and equipment were also destroyed. HPP-1 also suffered damage.

A fire broke out at the station after the missile strikes. Rescue workers and power engineers are currently working at the site. Earlier, Ukrhydroenergo stated that there is no threat of dam failure.

Photos and videos of the aftermath of the attack are being shared on social media.

In Zaporizhia, one person was killed and several others were injured as a result of the Russian strikes, according to the local administration. Two people are also missing. Mariupol city council advisor Petro Andryushchenko reported that a trolleybus carrying station workers was hit. Photos of a burning trolleybus are circulating on social media, but there is no information about casualties or injuries.

The Dnipro Hydroelectric Power Station was built in the 1930s and was one of the notable constructions of the Soviet industrialization era. The dam of the station was destroyed by Soviet forces during their retreat in 1941, but it was later reconstructed after the war. HPP-2 was subsequently built.

Russia launched another massive missile attack on Ukraine overnight on Friday. Air raid sirens were sounded across the country.

According to Ukrainian Energy Minister Herman Galushchenko, it was the most extensive attack on Ukrainian energy facilities in recent times. Nearly 100 missiles and drones were used in the attack. Power outages have been reported in many regions of Ukraine. The Russian military has not yet commented on the strike.