Shmyhal Inspects Damage at Russian-Attacked Generation Facility

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal visited a generation facility that sustained severe damage from missile and drone strikes by the Russian Federation. He shared details of the visit on his Facebook page, as reported by Ukrinform.

According to Shmyhal, this facility has been targeted by the enemy more than 20 times since the onset of the full-scale war, with over a quarter of these attacks occurring during the 2025/2026 heating season. As a result of these assaults, up to 90% of the facility's generation capacity has been destroyed or severely damaged, leading to significant energy supply issues in the region.

Currently, restoration works are ongoing at the facility, and the government plans to restore a majority of the capacity before the start of the new heating season. However, as Shmyhal noted, repairs will continue beyond this deadline, as the situation remains complex.

Additionally, the Prime Minister emphasized the importance of protecting key components of the facility. He reminded that the government has already allocated funds for the construction of a second level of protection for transformers, which is critical for ensuring the stable operation of the energy infrastructure.

“We discussed with the leadership the issues of protection for other facilities. A separate area of work is enhancing active protection,” Shmyhal stated, highlighting the importance of a comprehensive approach to the security of energy facilities.

Shmyhal also reported that the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine is actively cooperating with the military to provide energy facilities with air defense systems and electronic warfare capabilities. This is an important step in the context of protecting critical infrastructure from further attacks.

Furthermore, the ministry is negotiating with international partners to increase funding for restoration works, particularly within the framework of the Ukraine Energy Support Fund. “We urge partners to expedite procurement procedures – this is a fundamental issue right now,” Shmyhal stressed, emphasizing the need for a swift response to the challenges facing the energy sector.

As reported by Ukrinform, analysts noted in February that over four years of full-scale war, Russia has captured, destroyed, or damaged about two-thirds of electricity generation in Ukraine. This situation poses a threat to the country's energy security and requires urgent measures for the restoration and modernization of energy infrastructure.

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