After a prolonged shelling by Russian occupiers on February 7, the Burshtyn Thermal Power Plant in Ivano-Frankivsk region completely ceased its operation. The massive attack, which lasted six hours straight, led to critical damage to the infrastructure, threatening the life support of an entire region. This was announced in a video address by Burshtyn Mayor Vasyl Andriieshyn, as reported by UNN.
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According to the Mayor of Burshtyn, Russian troops attacked the city and the TPP with Kalibr missiles and attack drones between 3:00 AM and 9:00 AM. As a result of numerous hits, the facility suffered devastating destruction.
Due to missile attacks, the damage is very serious. The station is currently at zero. How it will be further, no one knows yet
Currently, energy workers cannot provide accurate forecasts regarding the restoration of generation. The shutdown of the station "to zero" means a complete cessation of electricity and heat production, which has already led to the collapse of utility networks in Burshtyn itself.
Situation with water supply and heating in the city
Due to power outages and damage to the station's nodes, water supply and heating have completely disappeared in the city. Local authorities assure that water supply will be attempted to be restored within a few hours, but the issue of heat remains open. Restoration of heat supply will be possible only after a full clarification of the technical condition of the TPP and the implementation of priority repair works.
The situation is most critical in the private sector of Burshtyn, where heat and water supply depend on a direct connection to the TPP's capacities. In multi-story buildings, the situation is assessed as somewhat easier, but the city is still facing a humanitarian challenge. Rescue and utility services are working in an enhanced mode to stabilize the situation.