Russians attack Ukrnafta production assets, drilling site overnight
For the third consecutive day, Russian forces have attacked facilities belonging to the Naftogaz Group. Overnight on August 9, drones struck the production assets and a drilling site of Ukrnafta.
On August 9, Russian forces targeted Ukrnafta production assets and a drilling site in eastern, western, and central Ukraine, according to Naftogaz Group. The enemy employed dozens of attack drones in the massive assault, causing significant damage to the infrastructure. Some equipment was knocked out of service, and operations at the facility were suspended. Fortunately, the safety measures in place prevented any injuries to employees at the attacked sites.
Earlier this week, Russian drone attacks struck seven Ukrnafta gas stations in Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Mykolaiv regions. One of the strikes resulted in injury to a gas station employee, who is currently hospitalized and receiving medical care. On August 8, Russian forces targeted Naftogaz production facilities in central Ukraine with jet-powered drones, resulting in severe damage to the targeted facility. Personnel had taken shelter at the time of the strike.
Naftogaz Acting CEO Serhii Fedorenko expressed concern over the intensifying enemy attacks on oil and gas infrastructure. He emphasized that the enemy's objective is to inflict maximum damage on Ukrainian production and critical infrastructure to disrupt preparations for the heating season. Naftogaz's priority remains the safety of people and the continuation of operations despite the challenging circumstances.
Since the beginning of 2026, Russia has launched 287 attacks on Naftogaz Group facilities, surpassing the total number of attacks recorded throughout 2025.
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