Russia launches nearly 100 drone strikes on Naftogaz in two days, causing major damage

Russia launches nearly 100 drone strikes on Naftogaz in two days, causing major damage

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For the second day in a row, Russia has deliberately targeted the oil and gas infrastructure of the Naftogaz Group.

Naftogaz CEO Serhii Koretskyi posted this on Facebook, as reported by Ukrinform.

"There is critical damage. Equipment operations have been halted. Rescuers and company specialists are working to address the aftermath of these attacks. Restoration work will begin immediately afterward," said Koretsky.

He noted that almost 100 Shahed drones were used against Ukrnafta’s production facilities over the past two days.

Read also: PM Svyrydenko reports to Zelensky on energy sector restoration

As previously reported, during the night attack on December 23, the enemy struck Ukrnafta’s production sites.

Illustrative photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

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