Energy supplies to Russia's North Caucasus republic of Kabardino-Balkaria will not be affected by Wednesday morning's attack on the Baksan hydropower plant, a RusHydro spokesman said.
"The plant plays a minor role in the energy system of North Caucasus, since its capacity is just 25 MW. There is no and will be no disruption to electricity supplies," he said.
The attack saw a group of up to four gunmen burst into the plant and shoot dead two security guards. Then they detonated four explosive devices. The resulting blaze covered an area of 250 sq meters.
The head of RusHydro's in the North Caucasus, Ali Sattaev, said two hydro units were damaged following the blasts at the power plant.
He added that the extent of the damage caused by the attack would become clear only after an investigation was completed.
MOSCOW, July 21 (RIA Novosti)
