Since the beginning of the war, Russia has killed over 160 Ukrainian energy workers
Acting Minister of Energy of Ukraine Artem Nekrasov released tragic statistics on losses among industry personnel, reporting that more than 160 energy workers have died while performing their professional duties since the start of the full-scale invasion. Hundreds more specialists have been injured to varying degrees while working at facilities that are constantly under enemy fire.
This was reported by the Ministry of Energy.
Despite the deadly danger, personnel continue to restore networks, often directly in the combat zones, which allows the country to maintain vital services in the fourth year of the large-scale war.
The intensity of attacks on critical infrastructure in 2025 has reached unprecedented levels, according to data from Deputy Minister of Energy Roman Andarak. In just the incomplete current year, about 4,500 strikes on energy facilities have been recorded, for which Russia used approximately 1,800 missiles and more than 50,000 drones of various types. Such massive raids, in which the enemy launches thousands of weapons in a short period, are aimed at the complete collapse of the system, yet the Ukrainian energy grid remains manageable.
To counter systemic destruction, the industry is implementing new adaptation strategies, focusing on strengthening the passive protection of key nodes and developing decentralized generation. The construction of small power facilities directly near consumers reduces dependence on large substations, which are primary targets for missile strikes. This approach, combined with the heroism of repair crews, allows millions of Ukrainians to be supplied with electricity even after the most destructive attacks.
