Desde finales de marzo, los ataques con misiles rusos han dejado en ruinas algunas de las principales centrales eléctricas de Ucrania. Electricistas e ingenieros arriesgan sus vidas para reparar algunas de las peores destrucciones.

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Russian forces have invaded Ukraine from land, air and sea with strikes causing widespread damage. Global leaders have condemned the move and imposed sanctions.

Ukraine Invasion

Russia has escalated its military operations against Ukraine, focusing on the country's energy facilities. Since late March, a series of missile strikes have targeted and considerably damaged major power plants across Ukraine. This aggressive action has not only destroyed crucial infrastructure but has also put the lives of electricians and engineers at risk, who are making valiant efforts to repair the extensive damages inflicted.

These professionals are working under perilous conditions to restore electricity and maintain some level of functionality amidst the chaos caused by the strikes. Their work is critical, as the targeted attacks on energy infrastructure threaten not only the immediate areas affected but also the broader stability and safety of Ukraine's civilian population. The repair efforts highlight the resilience and determination of those on the ground to keep essential services running despite the ongoing conflict.



Rusia intensifica los ataques contra las infraestructuras energéticas de Ucrania

En un pequeño pueblo de la región ucraniana de Donetsk, el campo de batalla está a tiro de piedra. Este es el lugar de trabajo de Yacheslav y sus colegas. Los electricistas son llamados cada vez que las líneas eléctricas son alcanzadas a lo largo del frente. Hace tiempo que los hombres han dejado de distraerse con el sonido de los impactos de artillería durante su trabajos de reparación. Mi familia está en contra de este trabajo, no les gusta que venga aquí. Pero estamos muy dedicados a nuestro trabajo, es algo que tenemos que hacer. El pueblo en primera línea ha sido blanco de muchos ataques rusos, la mayoría de las casas y su escuela primaria han sido destruidas. Sin embargo, más de 100 personas siguen viviendo aquí, para ellos los técnicos son héroes. Son nuestro último vínculo con la civilización, sin electricidad estamos completamente incomunicados, hay ni agua, ni gas, nada funciona. Más lejos del campo de batalla, en la ciudad de Kharkiv, los trabajos de reparación eléctrica también se siente cada vez más como un trabajo de primera línea, desde que Rusia intensificó sus ataques en la infraestructura energética de Ucrania. Esta subestación ha sido golpeada recientemente y las constantes alarmas de aire hacen que cualquier intento de arreglar el equipo casi imposible. Por cuarta vez en el día, los anuncios de alerta piden a todo el personal que se refugie inmediatamente. En un lugar más seguro, tenemos un momento para hablar con el ingeniero responsable. Todo es muy, muy difícil. Cada vez que empezamos a reparar algo, hay una alarma y volvemos, tenemos que empezar todo de nuevo. Las centrales eléctricas rusas son objetivos especialmente atractivos para los ataques rusos. La devastación en esta central termoeléctrica cerca de Kharkiv es enorme. Seis misiles de crucero rusos destruyeron la sala de máquinas y obligaron a toda la instalación a cerrar. Basta con mirar alrededor para ver la magnitud de los daños. Estamos hablando de kilómetros de tuberías, kilómetros de cables destruidos. Esto no va a llevar meses. Esto va a llevar años arreglarlo. Antes de su destrucción, la central suministraba electricidad a cientos de miles de personas, nos dice el ingeniero. Su pérdida será casi imposible de compensar. Una pequeña esperanza, Occidente podría ser capaz de proporcionar piezas y equipos para la planta de reconstrucción. Estamos haciendo todo lo humanamente posible. Pero si recibimos algún tipo de apoyo, especialmente apoyo técnico de otros países, nosotros estaríamos muy agradecidos. Mientras tanto, Rusia continúa sus ataques diarios a la red eléctrica. Y la gente de Kharkiv y muchas otras ciudades ucranianas casi seguro que tienen muchos más oscuros noches por delante.

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