Russians hit petrol station in Odesa Oblast – photo
Russian forces have struck a petrol station belonging to Ukrnafta, Ukraine's largest oil producer, in Odesa Oblast. The blast destroyed the building and seriously damaged equipment.
Source: Ukrnafta CEO Bohdan Kukura
Quote from Kukura: "Yet another Russian attack on Ukrnafta's civilian infrastructure – this time in Odesa Oblast. An enemy drone hit an Ukrnafta petrol station."
Details: The petrol station sustained serious damage as a result of the strike: the main building and canopy were effectively destroyed and equipment was seriously damaged. No one was injured.
Quote: "Russia continues to attack civilian facilities that provide vital functions for communities. Strikes like this have nothing to do with military targets. This is terror against the civilian population."
More details: Kukura added that Ukrnafta repairs damaged facilities wherever possible and ensures the network continues to operate.
Ukrnafta's network comprises 662 petrol stations in almost all regions of Ukraine. Naftogaz of Ukraine owns 50% + 1 of the company's shares.
Background:
- On 31 August, Russian forces hit a petrol station in Odesa Oblast, damaging a pump and a car.
- Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal said recently that more than 300 petrol stations in Ukraine had been damaged or completely destroyed as a result of Russian attacks over the past six months.
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