Russia has carried out three large-scale strikes on gas infrastructure belonging to Naftogaz Group, the largest national oil and gas company of Ukraine, over the past seven days.

Source: Serhii Koretskyi, CEO of Naftogaz Group

Quote: "The Russians have struck gas extraction facilities in Kharkiv Oblast. Earlier, they had launched targeted attacks on gas infrastructure in Sumy and Chernihiv oblasts."

Details: Koretskyi emphasised that these facilities have no connection to military targets. He stated that Russian forces are aiming to deprive Ukraine of gas, heat and electricity ahead of winter.

In addition, one of Naftogaz's combined heat and power plants came under Russian attack on the night of 14-15 October. The extent of the damage has not been disclosed.

Background:

• On the night of 14-15 October, Russian forces attacked Ukraine with 113 Shahed and Gerbera loitering munitions as well as drones of other types; Ukrainian air defence units brought down 86 of them.

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