Today, November 23, Russian social media reported a fire at the "Shatura GRES" in the Moscow region. According to information from social networks, the blaze occurred after a drone attack, although the authorities have not confirmed this information.
The "Shatura GRES" named after V.I. Lenin, one of the oldest power plants in Russia, was built in 1925. The station has a capacity of 1500 MW and supplies electricity and heat to the region. As of now, the details regarding the cause of the fire are still being clarified.
Timeline of Events
According to eyewitness accounts, significant fire traces have been found in the city of Shatura, and it later became known that the operation of the Moscow airport "Zhukovsky" was delayed. The Ministry of Defense of Russia claims that their air defense systems destroyed 75 drones that were flying over various regions, including the Moscow region.
At the time of writing this article, there had been no official comments from the authorities regarding the situation at "Shatura GRES." At the same time, pro-Kremlin Telegram channels are publishing photos and videos from the scene, confirming the seriousness of the incident.
Context
Drone attacks on critical infrastructure facilities have become a common practice amid military actions. Given the opponent's activity, energy facilities remain vulnerable to such incidents.
The "Shatura GRES" was designed to operate on peat, but its main fuel today is natural gas. The station plays an important role in ensuring energy security for the Moscow region.
There is increased interest in the situation from local residents and experts who are monitoring the developments.
