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Ukrainian Energy Workers Defy Russian AttacksTwo major missile strikes in November severely damaged a key Ukrainian power plant, threatening winter electricity supply.
Key FactsNov 29, 2024 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- A Ukrainian thermal power plant suffered extensive damage from multiple Russian missile strikes in November.
- Despite the risks, several workers remain in the control room to manually maintain electricity flow.
- The assaults have caused at least a six-month delay in repairs, worsening the energy situation ahead of winter.
- Employees consider their efforts crucial in sustaining the country’s power amid the 33-month conflict with Russia.
This is our front, some of the guys have a front in the east, our front is here. Our task is to ensure that our Ukraine has electricity, that it functions in full.— Said by Serhii, 52, a shift leader at the plant; context: frontline workers keeping Ukraine's power running amid missile attacks
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