Russian forces attack Ukrainian oil and gas production sites overnight

- 23 December, 18:51
A massive blaze engulfs the site of attack. Photo: Naftogaz

Russian forces struck production facilities belonging to Ukrnafta, Ukraine's largest oil and gas company, during a combined attack on the night of 22-23 December,

Source: Serhii Koretskyi, CEO of Naftogaz, the state-owned oil and gas company of Ukraine, on Facebook

Quote: "No one was hurt, which is the main thing. However, there is damage, operations have been suspended and urgent work is underway."

Details: Koretskyi said that Naftogaz repair specialists are working in an intensified mode as infrastructure is being repaired after Russian strikes.

Background:

  • Russian drones attacked civilian gas infrastructure facilities that provide gas extraction and storage for Ukrainians on the evening of 1 December and the morning of 2 December.
  • Russian forces targeted Ukraine's gas infrastructure again on the night of 8-9 December.

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