Death of DTEK employee: Russian drone hits truck in Dnipropetrovsk region

Consequences of the night attack on an industrial facility

On the night before 25 October, Russian forces struck one of the coal mining facilities of the DTEK Group, located in Dnipropetrovsk region. A company employee, driver Vitaliy Shcherbyna, was killed when an enemy unmanned aerial vehicle hit a truck.

Details of the incident

According to the DTEK Group, the man was at his workplace and carrying out his professional duties at the time of the attack. The company’s official statement reads: “On the night before 25 October, the enemy attacked one of DTEK Energy’s coal mining enterprises in Dnipropetrovsk region. An enemy drone hit a truck. Our colleague, driver Vitaliy Shcherbyna, was killed”.

About the deceased

Vitaliy Shcherbyna had significant professional experience: he worked in the industry for 29 years, 18 of which were spent at the DTEK Energy facility. Colleagues respected him for his long-standing practice, responsible attitude to his work, and conscientiousness.

It is known that the deceased is survived by two children — a son and a daughter.