The recent Russian missile strikes on Ukraine’s natural gas production facilities in the Poltava region highlight the ongoing damage to the country’s critical energy infrastructure. Although there were no casualties, the attack has led to significant disruption in gas supplies, with nine settlements in the Myrhorod district losing access to gas.
Naftogaz, Ukraine’s state-run oil and gas company, has confirmed the damage to its production facilities and assured that efforts are underway to stabilize the gas supply in the affected area. This attack is part of a broader trend where Russia has shifted its focus from attacking the electricity sector to targeting gas storage and production sites. This is particularly critical as Ukraine’s gas production is concentrated in the eastern and central regions, which are near the frontline areas of the ongoing conflict.
Additionally, the state-run gas transmission system operator has noted an increase in the need for natural gas imports, which rose slightly from 16.3 million cubic meters to 16.7 million cubic meters. Concerns are also being raised about Ukraine’s gas reserves, which are nearing critically low levels, posing a significant challenge to daily consumption and potentially threatening the stability of the country’s energy supply in the near future.
