Russian forces launched a major air strike on the Dobrotvirska thermal power plant (TPP), a coal-fired facility located in Ukraine’s Lviv region, on Thursday morning, according to Ihor Zinkevych, a member of the Lviv City Council. The attack comes amid continued tensions in the conflict, with the war intensifying its impact on critical infrastructure across the region.
The Dobrotvirska TPP is reportedly a significant energy production site, contributing to Ukraine’s power supply. The strike appears to be part of a broader strategy to weaken Ukraine’s energy capabilities and disrupt its ability to sustain operations during the ongoing conflict. Zinkevych’s statement highlights the increasing frequency of such attacks and their potential to escalate the conflict’s impact on essential services.
While the exact extent of the damage remains unclear, the attack has raised concerns about the vulnerability of Ukraine’s infrastructure to further assaults. The strike underscores the persistent challenge of protecting critical facilities from military action, which could have broader implications for the war’s trajectory and the resilience of Ukraine’s energy grid.