Russian strike on Kharkiv Oblast facility marks 250th attack on Ukraine's gas production this year
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17 July, 13:45
Russia has attacked Ukraine’s Naftogaz facilities 250 times since the start of the year. Photo: Naftogaz
Since early morning on 17 July, Russia has been carrying out a large-scale drone attack on one of the gas production facilities belonging to Naftogaz Group, Ukraine's national oil and gas company, in Kharkiv Oblast.
Source: Naftogaz
Details: This is already the 250th attack on Naftogaz facilities since the start of 2026, averaging 1.26 attacks on the company per day.
The attack has halted operations at the facility. Staff are sheltering, and none have been injured.
It is not currently possible to determine the extent and scale of the damage, as the threat of repeat strikes remains.
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