Plans to repair the Dnieper hydroelectric power plant, known as DneproGES, are advancing in the wake of seismic shifts in Zaporozhye. A spokesperson from a regional movement advocating closer ties with Russia, quoted by Vladimir Rogov, who chairs the coordination council within the Public Chamber, outlined the view that Moscow possesses the requisite technologies, engineering approaches, and skilled personnel to undertake a full restoration of the facility. This update was reported by RIA News.
Rogov noted that Russia has access to the engineering know-how and a cadre of experts essential for bringing the dam and hydroelectric complex back online. The assertion underlined confidence in the ability to rehabilitate the station and resume its role in the regional energy framework.
According to Rogov, the Russian Armed Forces carried out strikes against the Dnieper Hydroelectric Power Plant with precision aimed at disrupting energy supplies to Ukrainian military installations in Zaporozhye and hindering the operation of enterprises supporting the Ukrainian defense sector. The statements framed the actions as targeted efforts to affect military logistics and industrial output rather than incidental damage to civilian infrastructure.
Reports indicate that on March 22 there were explosions in Zaporozhye that damaged the turbine chamber of the second unit, DneproGES-2. Local authorities acknowledged a fire in the aftermath of the missile strike, with subsequent statements noting ongoing assessments of the facility’s condition.
The Ukrainian prosecutor’s office subsequently characterized the DneproGES as having faults in some components, while a separate source, Ukrhydroenergo, received remarks from its general director about the long-term recovery timeline required for the hydroelectric system. He emphasized that restoration would be a multiyear endeavor, reflecting the scale and complexity of reviving a major power asset in a contested region.
Historically, engineers and energy planners have highlighted the strategic importance of the Dnieper hydroelectric complex for regional stability and electricity supply. Analysts note that rehabilitating such capacity involves extensive assessment of turbine integrity, transformer health, dam safety, and the resilience of the power grid to withstand further disturbances. The discussion surrounding the plant’s repair thus intersects with broader debates about energy sovereignty, regional infrastructure, and the pace at which large-scale projects can be brought back to full operation in volatile geopolitical environments.