Main News Press Releases DTEK Donetsk Grids restored electricity to almost 190,000 families over the course of February

DTEK Donetsk Grids restored electricity to almost 190,000 families over the course of February

In February, despite constant shelling, DTEK Donetsk Grids continued to repair electrical equipment, damaged due to hostilities. Over the course of the month, it managed to restore electricity to 190 settlements in the Donetsk region, thus restoring electricity to almost 190,000 families in the frontline region. Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, energy workers have restored power to 7 mln families*.
DTEK Donetsk Grids restored electricity to almost 190,000 families over the course of February

Heavy fighting is ongoing in the Donetsk region. Constant shelling keeps destroying grids and equipment. Despite all risks, energy workers continue repairs. In February, they were able to restore electricity to residents of 190 settlements, thus restoring power to 189,655 homes. 

Emergency crews of the energy company repair lines, damaged by the enemy, and are doing everything possible to restore power to settlements, affected by shelling. However, energy workers do not always have access to the work sites due to the security situation in the region. Energy workers will definitely restore electricity to all residents of the region once they obtain a permit for work performance from the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 

DTEK Donetsk Grids specialists are working non-stop for 740 days in a row and repair equipment and lines once it becomes possible. Nearly 70 crews of the energy company are working daily on restorations in the region. 

In case of a power outage, please inform DTEK Donetsk Grids. To contact the company, please use official information channels only. DTEK Donetsk Grids specialists are ready to process your applications and answer all questions via remote service channels: DTEK Donetsk Grids website, company’s Facebook page. You can also contact the call center: +38 (093/096/099) 450 0 473, though it may take more time due to a large number of calls.  

Energy workers are working 24/7 and doing everything possible to provide electricity to every home. Only together and with joint efforts will we be able to endure and overcome these dark times! 

* considering that some settlements had electricity restored to them on dozens of occasions.