Shmyhal showed Rutte the consequences of the Russian attack on one of the Kyiv CHP plants. VIDEO+PHOTO report

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited one of the Kyiv CHP plants that was hit by a Russian missile strike overnight. Ukrainian officials demonstrated the effects of the attack and discussed with Rutte the need to strengthen protection of energy infrastructure and counter cyber threats.

As Censor.NET reports , this was announced by Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal.

“Together with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, we visited one of the Kyiv CHP plants today, which was attacked by Russia last night. We showed Mr. Rutte the terrible consequences of this attack. The enemy launched a missile strike on an energy facility that provides heat to the city’s residents. This is a civilian facility,” Shmyhal wrote.

The shelling was deliberate.

“Exactly when the temperature dropped to -25°C. This crime must be given due consideration. We emphasized this together with the Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrzej Szybiga. In a conversation with Mr. Rutte, we emphasized the importance of strengthening the protection of heat and electricity supply facilities. Air defense systems and missiles for them. It is important to ensure timely supply of weapons, because Russia is increasing its production,” the minister emphasized.

Officials discussed cooperation

We also discussed cooperation in countering cyber threats in the energy sector. We must work together, as Russia continues to wage hybrid warfare against NATO members . Sharing experience will help us strengthen infrastructure protection.

“We thank Mark Rutte for his solidarity and high involvement in supporting Ukraine,” Shmyhal emphasized.

Mark Rutte learned about the consequences of the night strike on the Kyiv CHP

Russian attack on Ukraine on February 3

As reported, three people were injured in the Russian night attack on Kyiv . In the capital , high-rise buildings, a kindergarten, a gas station, and an administrative building were damaged .
Kharkiv was also under attack from the Russian Federation: hundreds of homes will be left without heat due to the attack on the CHP .
In addition, the enemy attacked DTEK’s thermal power plants: the equipment was significantly damaged.
Darnytskyi and Dniprovskyi districts are mostly without heat , 1,170 high-rise buildings are not heated.
The enemy also attacked Vinnytsia region: there are hits on critical infrastructure facilities.
Emergency shutdowns have been introduced in part of the left bank of Kyiv.
In addition, the Russian Federation attacked the Odessa region, and critical infrastructure is running on generators.
Shmyhal reported that the Russian Federation attacked 8 regions, hitting CHP and TPPs that provided heating in Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Dnipro. Джерело: https://censor.net/ua/p3598734