Ukraine energy company says its facilities seriously damaged after 13 Russian strikes in a week
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia attacked facilities of Ukraine’s Naftogaz Group 13 times over the past week and has targeted its premises almost 300 times since the start of the year, the state energy company said…
Ukraine’s state energy company, Naftogaz Group, reported that its facilities were severely damaged in 13 separate Russian attacks over the past week. This marks almost 300 such strikes on Naftogaz premises since the beginning of the year. The attacks come amid Russia's ongoing all-out invasion of Ukraine, which began more than four years ago.
The Kremlin aims to weaken Ukraine's resolve by depriving civilians of essential utilities like electricity, heating, and water during the harsh winter months. Ukrainian officials, who accuse Russia of "weaponizing winter," worry that Moscow will continue the campaign throughout the upcoming winter season as well.
The Russian drones and missiles targeted multiple assets across various regions during the week, resulting in significant damage to equipment and production capabilities. Notably, one facility suffered repeated hits. However, Naftogaz confirmed that no personnel were harmed in the attacks. As both sides bolster their aerial capabilities, Russia and Ukraine have ramped up their respective campaigns.
Ukrainian long-range strikes on Russian targets have claimed seven lives, while four civilians have died in Ukraine due to strikes carried out by Moscow's forces.
In recent days, Ukraine has intensified its offensive by launching over 800 long-range drones at Russia on Sunday. Additionally, Ukrainian forces have successfully targeted depots belonging to Wildberries, Russia's leading online retailer, from a distance of up to 2,000 kilometers (1,242 miles) from Ukraine's border.
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