Divers from the State Emergency Service spent six days rescuing the Kyiv CHP plant in icy water
Divers from the State Emergency Service worked in icy water for six days, eliminating the consequences of Russian shelling on one of the Kyiv thermal power plants. The damaged pipe caused flooding, which posed a serious threat to the stable heat and electricity supply for thousands of residents of the capital.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs reported on the operation, emphasizing its uniqueness and complexity.
“A unique underwater special operation was carried out by divers of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in conditions of frost down to -15 °C. As a result of Russian shelling, one of the capital’s CHP plants was flooded due to damage to the pipe. This significantly complicated the repair of equipment on which thousands of people depend for heat and electricity.”.
The rescuers were forced to work in extreme conditions, being in icy water almost continuously for six days. Thanks to their efforts, the leak was stopped, which allowed the energy and emergency services to continue restoring critical infrastructure.
The divers were recognized by the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky for their courage and professionalism. In accordance with the decree of the Head of State, Artem Orlov, Denys Frolov, and Mykhailo Khyzhnyak were awarded the Order of Courage of the 3rd degree. Andriy Vlasenko received the Order of Danylo Halytsky, and Anton Gaitan was awarded the Medal of Defender of the Fatherland.
