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The attack on the Dnipro hydroelectric power station, a burned trolleybus and a blackout in Kharkiv - the consequences of a large-scale attack in the photographs of documentary filmmakers

22.3.2024
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Blackout in Kharkov, two killed in Khmelnytskyi, three in Zaporizhia, emergency power outages in most regions of Ukraine, attacks on Dnipro hydroelectric power plant, and dozens of destroyed buildings and burned cars - such are the consequences of a night attack by Russians on Ukrainian energy, which became the largest more in 2024.

On the night of March 22, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with kamikaze drones and missiles of various types: guided aviation, cruise, ballistic and hypersonic Daggers. “Shakheds” were recorded in Kherson, Nikolaev, Odessa, Zaporizhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Kirovohrad, Cherkasy, Vinnytsia, Khmelnytsky and Lviv regions. In general, Ukrainian PPO managed to shoot down 92 air targets with 151 launched by the enemy.

Zaporizhzhia

Russia has launched at least 20 missile strikes on Zaporizhia, and eight missiles were hit at the Dnipro hydroelectric power plant. This was announced by the head of the Department for Combating Crimes in the Conditions of Armed Conflict Yuri Belousov on the air of the United News marathon.

“Today Zaporizhia was under the most massive attack — only the hydroelectric power plant itself was hit 8 times, that is, 8 missiles hit an extremely important object that contains not only the energy component, but also performs other functions. And we all understand the possible consequences — Ukraine has already experienced the consequences of the destruction of a similar object. At present, there is no danger to citizens, but the object is out of order,” added a representative of the Prosecutor General's Office.

It is known about the first casualty as a result of the impact on the hydroelectric power station — a trolleybus with people was moving along the dam.

Burned trolleybus moving on a dam in Zaporizhzhia. March 22, 2024. Photo by Igor Guryev

“Inhumans have not calmed down by destroying the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant, and now they are trying to create a new ecological disaster by cynically hitting the Dniproges hydroelectric structures and dams,” the official statement said. Ukrhydroenergo. The department noted that at the moment there is no threat of a breakthrough of the dam. Traffic through Dniproges is temporarily stopped.

Damaged high-rise building in Zaporozhye. March 22, 2024. Photo by Ekaterina Klochko

Head of Zaporizhzhya OVA Ivan Fedorov stated that an 8-year-old girl and a 35-year-old man were killed by a Russian missile strike on the private sector of Zaporizhia: a daughter and a father. In addition, the 62-year-old driver of a trolleybus heading to the hydroelectric power station was also killed. At the time of the attack, there were no passengers on the trolleybus. Ivan Fedorov noted that, according to updated data, a total of 20 people were injured. In addition, as a result of Russian shelling, private houses were destroyed and dozens of high-rise buildings were damaged.

Russian missile hits private homes in Zaporizhzhia. March 22, 2024. Photo by Ekaterina Klochko

Kharkiv

The Russians hit Kharkov more than 15 times. Under attack — the objects of the city's energy infrastructure.

March 22, 2024. Photo by Yakiv Lyashenko

Due to the shelling, Kharkiv was practically without light and water, traffic lights did not work, and for some time the hotlines 101 and 102 were inaccessible. This was announced by the Head of Kharkiv Regional State Administration Oleg Synegubov.

Rescuers eliminate the effects of a Russian strike on an energy infrastructure facility in Kharkiv. March 22, 2024. Photo by Yakiv Lyashenko

In Kharkiv, we know of one victim — a 43-year-old man who works at one of the energy facilities.

The State Emergency Service urges people to contact the “Points of Inviolability”.

Photo by Georgy Ivanchenko

Photo by Georgy Ivanchenko

Reaction of the President

Volodymyr Zelenskyystressed that Russia has once again demonstrated that it is at war with civilians and energy. That is why he called on partners to strengthen air defense.

“Russian missiles do not have delays, like aid packages to our state. The “shaheeds” have no indecision, like some politicians. It is important to understand the price of delays and delayed decisions. “Petriot” systems must protect Kharkiv and Zaporozhye, air defense is needed to protect people, infrastructure, houses and dams. Partners know exactly what is needed. They can definitely support. We need these solutions. Life should be protected from these non-people from Moscow,” Zelensky stressed.

He also expressed his condolences to all whose family and loved ones died as a result of the missile attack.

The project is implemented thanks to support IWM Documenting Ukraine.

The material was worked on:
Researcher of the topic, author of the text: Vira Labych
Bildeditor: Vyacheslav Ratynskyi
Literary Editor: Julia Futei
Site Manager: Vladislav Kuhar

Blackout in Kharkov, two killed in Khmelnytskyi, three in Zaporizhia, emergency power outages in most regions of Ukraine, attacks on Dnipro hydroelectric power plant, and dozens of destroyed buildings and burned cars - such are the consequences of a night attack by Russians on Ukrainian energy, which became the largest more in 2024.

On the night of March 22, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with kamikaze drones and missiles of various types: guided aviation, cruise, ballistic and hypersonic Daggers. “Shakheds” were recorded in Kherson, Nikolaev, Odessa, Zaporizhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Kirovohrad, Cherkasy, Vinnytsia, Khmelnytsky and Lviv regions. In general, Ukrainian PPO managed to shoot down 92 air targets with 151 launched by the enemy.

Zaporizhzhia

Russia has launched at least 20 missile strikes on Zaporizhia, and eight missiles were hit at the Dnipro hydroelectric power plant. This was announced by the head of the Department for Combating Crimes in the Conditions of Armed Conflict Yuri Belousov on the air of the United News marathon.

“Today Zaporizhia was under the most massive attack — only the hydroelectric power plant itself was hit 8 times, that is, 8 missiles hit an extremely important object that contains not only the energy component, but also performs other functions. And we all understand the possible consequences — Ukraine has already experienced the consequences of the destruction of a similar object. At present, there is no danger to citizens, but the object is out of order,” added a representative of the Prosecutor General's Office.

It is known about the first casualty as a result of the impact on the hydroelectric power station — a trolleybus with people was moving along the dam.

Burned trolleybus moving on a dam in Zaporizhzhia. March 22, 2024. Photo by Igor Guryev

“Inhumans have not calmed down by destroying the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant, and now they are trying to create a new ecological disaster by cynically hitting the Dniproges hydroelectric structures and dams,” the official statement said. Ukrhydroenergo. The department noted that at the moment there is no threat of a breakthrough of the dam. Traffic through Dniproges is temporarily stopped.

Damaged high-rise building in Zaporozhye. March 22, 2024. Photo by Ekaterina Klochko

Head of Zaporizhzhya OVA Ivan Fedorov stated that an 8-year-old girl and a 35-year-old man were killed by a Russian missile strike on the private sector of Zaporizhia: a daughter and a father. In addition, the 62-year-old driver of a trolleybus heading to the hydroelectric power station was also killed. At the time of the attack, there were no passengers on the trolleybus. Ivan Fedorov noted that, according to updated data, a total of 20 people were injured. In addition, as a result of Russian shelling, private houses were destroyed and dozens of high-rise buildings were damaged.

Russian missile hits private homes in Zaporizhzhia. March 22, 2024. Photo by Ekaterina Klochko

Kharkiv

The Russians hit Kharkov more than 15 times. Under attack — the objects of the city's energy infrastructure.

March 22, 2024. Photo by Yakiv Lyashenko

Due to the shelling, Kharkiv was practically without light and water, traffic lights did not work, and for some time the hotlines 101 and 102 were inaccessible. This was announced by the Head of Kharkiv Regional State Administration Oleg Synegubov.

Rescuers eliminate the effects of a Russian strike on an energy infrastructure facility in Kharkiv. March 22, 2024. Photo by Yakiv Lyashenko

In Kharkiv, we know of one victim — a 43-year-old man who works at one of the energy facilities.

The State Emergency Service urges people to contact the “Points of Inviolability”.

Photo by Georgy Ivanchenko

Photo by Georgy Ivanchenko

Reaction of the President

Volodymyr Zelenskyystressed that Russia has once again demonstrated that it is at war with civilians and energy. That is why he called on partners to strengthen air defense.

“Russian missiles do not have delays, like aid packages to our state. The “shaheeds” have no indecision, like some politicians. It is important to understand the price of delays and delayed decisions. “Petriot” systems must protect Kharkiv and Zaporozhye, air defense is needed to protect people, infrastructure, houses and dams. Partners know exactly what is needed. They can definitely support. We need these solutions. Life should be protected from these non-people from Moscow,” Zelensky stressed.

He also expressed his condolences to all whose family and loved ones died as a result of the missile attack.

The project is implemented thanks to support IWM Documenting Ukraine.

The material was worked on:
Researcher of the topic, author of the text: Vira Labych
Bildeditor: Vyacheslav Ratynskyi
Literary Editor: Julia Futei
Site Manager: Vladislav Kuhar

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