Russia Targets Ukraine's Energy Infrastructure

Russian forces attacked Ukraine's energy and gas transit infrastructure overnight, impacting six regions. Significant damage occurred in the Poltava region, affecting gas transport, and key substations were targeted in Sumy. Ukraine's primary gas production sites are in Poltava and Kharkiv regions.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Kyiv | Updated: 27-08-2025 13:32 IST | Created: 27-08-2025 13:32 IST
Russia Targets Ukraine's Energy Infrastructure
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Overnight, Russian forces launched attacks on Ukraine's energy and gas transit infrastructure, affecting six of the country's regions, according to Ukraine's energy ministry.

The Poltava region's gas transport infrastructure suffered significant damage, with key equipment at one of Sumy's substations also being targeted.

Notably, Ukraine's main gas production facilities are strategically located in the Poltava and Kharkiv regions.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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