Finance
Gazprom says facilities attacked including TurkStream pumping station
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 11, 2026
2 min readLast updated: March 11, 2026
Quick Summary
Gazprom says that aerial attacks—including on its TurkStream-linked Russkaya pumping station—have been thwarted; the company reports 12 attacks over two weeks amid heightened Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure.
Gazprom Reports Attacks on TurkStream Pipeline and Russian Gas Facilities
Recent Attacks and Impact on Russian Gas Exports
Details of the Reported Attacks
MOSCOW, March 11 (Reuters) - Gazprom on Wednesday reported aerial attacks on its facilities in southern Russia, including the Russkaya pumping station that exports natural gas via the TurkStream subsea pipeline to Europe, but added that all the attacks had been thwarted.
It said that the facilities, linked to the TurkStream and Blue Stream pipelines, have been attacked 12 times in the past two weeks.
Ukrainian Actions Against Russian Energy Infrastructure
Ukraine has stepped up attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, including oil refineries, in an effort to diminish Russia's military capabilities.
Local Response and Security Measures
The mayor of the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Andrei Proshunin, said on Wednesday that the city had faced unprecedented drone attacks which had lasted for more than 24 hours.
Significance of TurkStream and Russian Gas Exports
Turkey is the only transit route left for Russian gas to Europe.
Russia's pipeline gas exports to Europe sank by 44% in 2025 to around 18 billion cubic metres, their lowest level since the mid-1970s, as the European Union phases out energy imports from Russia.
Countries Dependent on TurkStream
Serbia, Hungary and Slovakia are among the countries that receive gas via TurkStream in addition to Turkey.
(Reporting by Vladimir Soldatkin; editing by Jason Neely)
Key Takeaways
- •Gazprom’s Russkaya pumping station, vital for TurkStream exports to Europe, was among facilities targeted in recent aerial attacks, all reportedly repelled.
- •The firm recorded 12 attacks on energy infrastructure linked to TurkStream and Blue Stream during the past two weeks, coinciding with increased Ukrainian assaults.
- •This comes as Russia’s gas exports to Europe plunged by 44% in 2025 to around 18 billion m³—their lowest since the early 1970s—while the EU moves to phase out Russian gas.
- •Ukraine has intensified targeting of Russian energy facilities, and Sochi faced unprecedented drone raids lasting over 24 hours, according to the mayor.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gazprom says facilities attacked including TurkStream pumping station
1What facilities did Gazprom report as attacked?
Gazprom reported aerial attacks on facilities in southern Russia, including the Russkaya pumping station linked to the TurkStream pipeline.
2How many times have the facilities been attacked recently?
Gazprom stated that its facilities have been attacked 12 times in the past two weeks.
3Which countries receive gas via the TurkStream pipeline?
Countries receiving gas via TurkStream include Turkey, Serbia, Hungary, and Slovakia.
4How have Ukraine’s actions impacted Russian energy infrastructure?
Ukraine has intensified attacks on Russian energy sites, including oil refineries, to weaken Russia’s military capabilities.
5How have Russian gas exports to Europe changed?
Russian pipeline gas exports to Europe fell by 44% in 2025, reaching their lowest point since the mid-1970s.
