The night of June 2 became another test of resilience for Ukraine. Russian forces launched a massive combined strike against energy infrastructure, the oil and gas sector, and industrial facilities. Kyiv, Dnipro, and Kharkiv became the epicenters of destruction, but the consequences of the attack are being felt across the entire country.
Widespread Outages and Rising Load
As a result of the attack, residents of the capital, as well as the Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Cherkasy regions, were left without electricity. The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine reports that planned restrictions are not currently forecasted. However, experts from Ukrenergo warn that the situation in the energy system remains dynamic and can change at any moment. Residents are advised to monitor up-to-date information on the websites of local regional power distribution companies.
Paradoxically, at the moment when the energy system is under attack, electricity consumption in the country has increased. As of 09:30, the load exceeded yesterday's morning figures by 8.2%. Experts link this to weather conditions: cloudiness and rain in several regions reduced the efficiency of home solar power plants, forcing consumers to rely more on the centralized grid.
Strike on DTEK and Consequences in Kyiv
Significant destruction was recorded in Kyiv. As a result of the shelling, the production site and infrastructure of the DTEK energy enterprise were damaged. Photos from the scene show burn marks on equipment and destroyed structures. Two energy workers were injured and urgently hospitalized.
In the capital, three administrative districts were hit: Sviatoshynskyi, Obolonskyi, and Shevchenkivskyi. Initially, 140,000 households were left without power. Energy workers are working around the clock to restore electricity supply as quickly as possible. By morning, it was possible to revive critical infrastructure and restore power to 110,000 subscribers. Restoration work for the remaining 30,000 households continues.
Oil and Gas Facilities Also Damaged
The targets of the attack were not limited to power plants. Enemy drones and missiles struck oil and gas industry facilities. Damage to infrastructure was also recorded there, but fortunately, there were no casualties among the enterprise workers. Emergency services are on site assessing the damage and taking measures to eliminate the consequences.
Human Losses and Destruction
The massive missile and drone strike claimed the lives of 13 people. More than 100 civilians were injured with varying degrees of severity. The greatest destruction was recorded in Kyiv, Dnipro, and Kharkiv. Emergency restoration work is being carried out around the clock at all damaged facilities across the country, where the safety situation allows.