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President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that on 4 April, Russian troops attacked the Kherson thermal power plant with an FPV drone. This is another targeted attack on Ukraine’s critical infrastructure.
A blow to the energy sector
In his address, the head of state noted that last night alone, Russia launched 78 attack drones at Ukraine, 56 of which were Shakhtys. Today, a new attack took place in Kherson, this time by an FPV drone directly at the Kherson thermal power plant.
Zelensky’s direct speech:
“Today, in Kherson, a new targeted attack by a Russian FPV drone on an energy facility – the Kherson CHP plant.”
The President stressed that these actions are a continuation of Russia’s deliberate tactics aimed at destroying Ukraine’s energy system.
Targeted aggression despite promises
Zelenskyy stressed that such attacks cannot be an accident. Russia knows for sure that it is targeting an energy facility that, according to international agreements, must be protected. In particular, we are talking about the promises that Russia made to the United States of America.
Direct speech:
“All Russian promises end up with missiles and drones, bombs or artillery. Diplomacy is an empty word for them. That’s why we need pressure – enough pressure on Russia to make them feel the consequences of every deception, every strike, every day they take lives and prolong the war.”
A call to action
Zelenskyy once again called on the international community to increase pressure on Russia. The President stressed that only a strong response from the world to such actions of the aggressor could deter further strikes and prevent new civilian casualties and destruction of infrastructure.
Context.
Kherson CHPP is an important facility in the power grid of southern Ukraine, supplying electricity and heat to a large part of the region. Its damage could have serious consequences for the energy supply of Kherson and the surrounding areas.
