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Posted on February 9, 2026
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Naftogaz's facilities in Ukraine's Poltava and Sumy regions were hit by Russian strikes for the second consecutive day, marking the 20th attack this year.
KYIV, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Russian attacks damaged production sites of Ukraine's state-run oil and gas company Naftogaz in the Poltava and Sumy regions, the company's CEO said on Monday.
The facilities in the Poltava region came under attack for a second day in a row, Sergii Koretskyi said on Facebook, adding it was the 20th attack on the company's infrastructure since the start of the year.
(Reporting by Yuliia Dysa; Editing by Daniel Flynn)
Naftogaz is Ukraine's state-run oil and gas company responsible for the extraction, production, and distribution of natural gas and oil within the country.
Military strikes refer to offensive actions taken by armed forces against specific targets, often to damage infrastructure or eliminate threats during a conflict.
Infrastructure refers to the fundamental facilities and systems serving a country, city, or area, including transportation, communication, sewage, water, and electric systems.
Military conflict can severely disrupt energy sectors by damaging infrastructure, reducing production capabilities, and affecting supply chains, which can lead to energy shortages and increased prices.
Production sites are locations where raw materials are extracted or processed to create energy resources, such as oil and gas, often involving drilling or refining operations.
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