Ukraine’s largest private energy company, DTEK, announced on Tuesday that the overnight attack by Russia, using dozens of drones and missiles on energy facilities, was the most violent since the beginning of the year.
The company stated in a release, “Russia carried out its most powerful attack on the energy sector overnight since the start of the year. Power generation and distribution facilities were targeted.”
Escalation in the pace of Russian attacks
On Monday, the Ukrainian President stated that he had issued orders to the country’s military commanders to respond to the escalation in Russian attacks targeting logistical supply lines in the country, specifically railway infrastructure.
The President said via social media, “The Russian army continues to focus on targeting our logistical supply lines, especially railway infrastructure. Attacks occurred in the Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia regions, specifically targeting railway facilities.”
Russia
Russia is the world’s largest country by land area, spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. Its history is marked by the rule of the Tsarist Empire, the Soviet Union era following the 1917 revolution, and its current status as a major global power since the dissolution of the USSR in 1991. The nation is renowned for its vast landscapes, rich literary and artistic traditions, and complex political history.
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe with a long history of cultural and political development, including its origins in the medieval state of Kievan Rus’. It has experienced periods of independence as well as incorporation into various empires, most notably the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union, before regaining its sovereignty in 1991. The country is known for its rich traditions, Orthodox Christian heritage, and significant agricultural and industrial regions.
DTEK
DTEK is the largest private energy holding company in Ukraine, primarily focused on coal mining, thermal power generation, and electricity distribution. It was founded in 2005 by Ukrainian businessman Rinat Akhmetov as part of the System Capital Management group and has played a critical role in the country’s energy infrastructure, especially during periods of conflict and energy crisis.
Dnipro
Dnipro is a major industrial city in central Ukraine, founded in 1776 under the name Yekaterinoslav by the Russian Empress Catherine the Great. It grew rapidly in the 20th century, particularly due to its strategic location on the Dnieper River and its role as a center for Soviet aerospace and military production.
Zaporizhzhia
Zaporizhzhia is a city in southeastern Ukraine, historically significant as the heart of the Cossack Hetmanate and the location of the Zaporizhian Sich—a semi-autonomous Cossack stronghold from the 16th to 18th centuries. Today, it is a major industrial center, known for the Dnipro Hydroelectric Station, and has been a focal point during the ongoing conflict in the region following Russia’s 2022 invasion.
