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Russia carried out 129 attacks on Ukraine's gas and heating facilities over winter season, Naftogaz says

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Posted on April 2, 2026

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Russia carried out 129 attacks on Ukraine's gas and heating facilities over winter season, Naftogaz says
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KYIV, April 2 (Reuters) - Russian forces carried out 129 attacks on Ukrainian gas and heating facilities during the recent 151-day heating season, state oil and gas firm Naftogaz said on Thursday. "

Naftogaz: Russian Forces Attacked Ukraine's Gas and Heating Facilities 129 Times

Overview of Attacks on Ukrainian Energy Infrastructure

Details of the Attacks During the Heating Season

KYIV, April 2 (Reuters) - Russian forces carried out 129 attacks on Ukrainian gas and heating facilities during the recent 151-day heating season, state oil and gas firm Naftogaz said on Thursday.

Types of Targeted Facilities

"The Russians hit pipelines, gas production, underground storage facilities, heating systems — everything that Ukrainians depend on for heat and gas," it said in a statement.

Sources and Reporting

(Reporting by Yuliia Dysa; Writing by Dan Peleschuk; Editing by Louise Heavens)

Key Takeaways

  • 129 separate attacks hit Ukraine’s gas extraction, pipelines, storage facilities, and heating systems over the winter heating season—highlighting a sustained campaign of energy infrastructure disruption. Naftogaz emphasized that these facilities are civilian‑critical, not military. (Reuters, Apr 2 2026)
  • Attacks on gas infrastructure severely undermined Ukraine’s domestic production: Naftogaz lost nearly 50% of production at Ukrgasvydobuvannya facilities last winter, forcing the country to boost costly imports to maintain heating. (Yahoo/Reuters Apr 2025)
  • Russia’s winter strategy escalated over time—from broad “carpet‑bombing” of power facilities in 2022–2023, to daily strikes on frontline energy nodes by late 2025—aimed at crippling heating systems and testing civilian resilience. (New Voice of Ukraine; AP)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many attacks on gas and heating facilities did Russia carry out in Ukraine over the winter?
According to Naftogaz, Russian forces carried out 129 attacks on Ukrainian gas and heating facilities during the last 151-day heating season.
Which Ukrainian infrastructure was targeted in these attacks?
The attacks targeted pipelines, gas production sites, underground storage facilities, and heating systems.
Who reported the attacks on Ukraine’s gas and heating facilities?
The attacks were reported by Naftogaz, Ukraine's state oil and gas firm.
Why are these attacks significant for Ukraine?
These attacks affect essential infrastructure that Ukrainians depend on for heating and gas, especially during the winter season.

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