Explosion in Kyiv: Incident Details Near TPP-6
An explosion occurred in the Desnyansky district of Kyiv near TPP-6 on Sunday, sending a large plume of black smoke into the sky. Preliminary reports indicate that a tank exploded in a commercial hangar.
Sources: Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko, head of KMVA Timur Tkachенко, "Kyivteploenergo".
According to Klitschko: "The explosion reported on Telegram channels has no relation to TPP-6. Preliminary information suggests that a tank with fuel exploded in a commercial hangar near the plant."
Details: The mayor stated that there are currently no reported injuries. Emergency services are on site.
KMVA head Timur Tkachенко reported that several streets on the left bank of Kyiv experienced a power outage in residential buildings. He also confirmed that the information about the explosion at TPP-6 is inaccurate. The fire that broke out has already been contained.
According to "Kyivteploenergo", TPP-6 is operating normally, and there is no threat to Kyiv's power supply.
From the statement by "Kyivteploenergo": "The incident with the fire occurred at a facility outside the TPP-6 premises. The station's equipment is functioning normally, and there are no explosions or fires on the territory of the thermal power plant. There are no power outages for consumers receiving electricity from the station. There is also no threat to the power supply of Kyiv."
