"Yes, it was one of the worst attacks in the last two years" - Yasno CEO

"Yes, it was one of the worst attacks in the last two years" - Yasno CEO

Kyiv  •  UNN

March 22 2024, 03:49 PM • 29671 views

According to Serhiy Kovalenko, CEO of Yasno, the Russians have carried out one of the worst attacks on Ukraine's energy sector in the last two years, hitting both generation and distribution facilities.

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. 

- Kovalenko explained his opinion.

Details

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.

- Kovalenko noted.

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.

- promised the chairman of Yasno.

Kovalenko also emphasized that nets and concrete walls do not protect against a direct missile hit. Ukraine needs more air defense systems.

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