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Ukraine's Largest Hydroelectric Plant in Zaporizhzhia Critical After June 1 Russian Strike

Jun 1, 2024, 07:00 PM

The Dnieper Hydroelectric Power Station, the largest in Ukraine, is in critical condition following a missile attack by Russian forces on the night of June 1. The attack, which targeted the station located in the Zaporizhzhia region, has severely impacted its operational capacity. Ivan Fedorov, the head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration (RMA), confirmed the critical state of the plant and noted that automobile traffic along the dam has also been affected. Fedorov added that the station is not generating electricity.