– Russian forces obliterated the Trypilska thermal power plant, Ukraine’s largest power-generating facility in the Kyiv region
– The assault involved a barrage of 82 missiles and drones, resulting in the complete destruction of the plant
– Ukrainian President condemned the attacks as “terror” and called for urgent support in the form of air defense systems, specifically asking for US-made Patriot systems
Russian forces destroyed the Trypilska thermal power plant in Ukraine’s Kyiv region with a series of missile attacks on April 11, 2024. Despite interception efforts by Ukraine’s Air Force, the plant was completely destroyed, leading to a loss of power generation capability across Centrenergo’s three plants. The Trypilska plant was critical for providing energy to multiple regions and had a capacity exceeding pre-war electricity demands for Kyiv. Russian President Vladimir Putin justified the strikes as a response to Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, aligning with Russia’s goal of demilitarizing Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy condemned the attacks as “terror” and called for air defense support, specifically US-made Patriot systems. The Russian Ministry of Defence described the operation as a retaliatory strike targeting Ukrainian energy facilities using drones and precision weapons. The damage extended to other regions and facilities like gas storage sites and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, raising concerns about nuclear safety and security protocols. Ukrainian officials called for urgent support and defense systems to address further threats.