On the night of September 22, 2026, Russian forces launched a strike with five ballistic missiles on an oil and gas facility in the Poltava region. According to the company Naftogaz, this strike caused critical destruction that effectively makes the recovery of the facility impossible.
Details of the Attack
The attack occurred at night, with Russian forces firing at least five missiles at technological facilities that had been non-operational for an extended period. This facility has been targeted by Russian attacks since 2022, suffering dozens of strikes from both drones and missiles.
Impact on Infrastructure
As a result of the latest strike, Naftogaz reported critical damage that makes further operation and recovery of the facility impossible. The equipment at this facility had long been out of service, but the situation has now become even more critical.
Context of the Conflict
This attack is part of a prolonged campaign by Russian forces against Ukrainian infrastructure, particularly the energy sector. Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, oil and gas facilities have repeatedly been targeted, leading to significant losses and complicating the recovery of the country's energy independence.