The Dnipro Hydroelectric Power Station (HPP), the largest hydroelectric power station in Ukraine located in the city of Zaporizhzhia, suffered significant damage as a result of russian strikes on the night of March 22nd. This was stated by the director of Ukrhydroenergo Ihor Syrotа during an interview with Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
According to Syrotа, there were two direct hits on the Dnipro HPP. The second energy block of the station, HPP-2, is in a "critical condition", and it is uncertain whether it will be able to operate. "We are losing the station", - Syrotа said.
He specified that one missile hit the support of HPP-2, causing damage to the crane girders. The machine room and equipment were also destroyed. HPP-1 also suffered damage.
A fire broke out at the station after the missile strikes. Rescue workers and power engineers are working at the scene.
As reported, the russians targeted the Dnipro HPP in Zaporizhzhia with a missile.