Shmyhal: Russian terrorist act of Kakhovka HPP explosion will not affect energy system

The Russian terrorist act of the Kakhovka HPP dam explosion will not affect the operation of Ukraine's energy system.

"The Russian terrorist act of the Kakhovka HPP dam explosion will not affect the operation of Ukraine's energy system in the territories free from occupation since the Kakhovka HPP has not been in the energy system since last September," Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said at the Cabinet’s meeting on June 6.

According to him, the Kakhovka HPP is not involved in power generation. The Head of Government noted that Ukraine was taking measures to increase its energy import-export capabilities.

As reported, Russian troops blew up the Kakhovka HPP on June 6. The plant was completely destroyed as an engine room was blown up from the inside. There are risks of flooding energy facilities in Kherson region, in particular the Kherson thermal power station. Evacuation of the population from potential flooding areas has begun.