Energy company DTEK Energy reported that a thermal power plant located near the front lines sustained damage in the wake of recent hostilities. This assessment came from TASS, which cited the incident as having occurred in the front region. The report notes that the event involved a thermal power facility within striking distance of the conflict, underscoring the vulnerability of critical energy infrastructure in contested areas. DTEK Energy later confirmed the damage and clarified the situation was being assessed by its engineers and local authorities. (Source: TASS)
According to the company, the damaged thermal power plant was situated in the front region and experienced significant harm to its equipment on December 20. The extent of the damage was described as serious, and repair crews of power engineers were already initiating recovery work. DTEK Energy did not disclose the precise location of the facility for security considerations and to avoid potential targeting. The absence of a public location also reflected precautions surrounding sensitive infrastructure during ongoing conflict. (Source: DTEK Energy statements)
Earlier, Ukraine’s national grid operator Ukrenergo warned about damage to a thermal power plant in Eastern Ukraine, indicating that the region had faced disruptions to essential electricity generation. The report highlighted the strain placed on power networks as a result of the shelling and the ongoing security situation. (Source: Ukrenergo)
In subsequent updates, it became known that three combined heat and power plants (CHPs) in different parts of Ukraine had sustained damage due to shelling. This interference affected not only generation capacity but also the reliability of electricity delivery across multiple regions. Ukrenergo further noted that three power units at thermal power plants in various areas had been placed into emergency repair mode to accelerate restoration. (Source: Ukrenergo)
Weather conditions also influenced energy supply. Cloudy skies reduced solar output, with solar panels nearly ceasing energy production in the affected period. As a consequence, 454 settlements were reported to be without power, a figure that reflected the broader impact on communities and critical services. The attacks also disrupted transmission networks across the Kharkov region and in areas controlled by Kyiv within the DPR and Kherson regions. (Source: Ukrenergo and regional energy agencies)
In statements about the broader strategic situation, President Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine would not permit the conflict to spill over into Russian territory, stressing restraint while sustaining defensive capabilities. This assertion highlighted the balance between safeguarding domestic energy security and managing regional tensions amid ongoing hostilities. (Source: Official remarks via national leadership communications)