One of the worst attacks in the last two years for the Ukrainian energy sector. The Russians struck hard at both generation and distribution facilities. This is stated in a post by Serhiy Kovalenko, CEO of the electricity supplier Yasno, according to UNN .
So it was one of the worst shelling in the last two years. And this assessment is based not only on the number of hits. First of all, it is based on the logic of this attack, i.e. where they were trying to hit. Secondly, the assessment is based on the short-term and long-term consequences for the entire system.
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Kovalenko noted that the occupiers hit and hit generation facilities, distribution facilities, and networks of different levels. That is, the damage affected generation and distribution facilities.
Emergency power outages are now being canceled and electricity supply is being restored to residents of the Dnipro region. And this is good news.
However, according to Yasno's CEO, emergency blackouts are currently being used in seven regions of Ukraine. The reason for the power shortage is complex. The worst situation remains in Kharkiv.
According to Kovalenko, starting from the first minutes, the power engineers are trying to apply temporary supply schemes; dispatchers are trying to balance the system by connecting even emergency aid from Europe; and somehow raise generation, where possible.
In a few days, the system's capabilities will become clear and we will start living with the new features of the system.
Now it is difficult to say how much and whether there will be a shortage of generation capacities; what will be the distribution restrictions, etc. ... We need to prepare for power supply problems. The situation is very dynamic, so we will keep you informed.
Kovalenko also emphasized that nets and concrete walls do not protect against a direct missile hit. Ukraine needs more air defense systems.
Атака рф на енергосистему спричинила пошкодження на об'єктах Нафтогазу - компанія22.03.24, 15:59