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Ukraine's Naftogaz says Russia struck its facility in western Ukraine
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on January 27, 2026
2 min readLast updated: January 27, 2026
Quick Summary
Naftogaz reports a Russian strike on its facility in western Ukraine, causing a fire and halting operations. The attack is part of intensified assaults on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
Ukraine's Naftogaz says Russia struck its facility in western Ukraine
Impact of Russian Attacks on Ukrainian Energy
KYIV, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Ukrainian state oil and gas firm Naftogaz said on Tuesday that a Russian strike had targeted one of its facilities in a western region, causing a fire and halting operations.
Details of the Attack
Russia has sharply intensified its bombardments of Ukraine's energy system since it invaded its neighbour in 2022.
Brody and the Druzhba Pipeline
In a statement, the company added that it was the 15th deliberate attack on its infrastructure since the start of 2026.
Response and Safety Measures
"The impact caused a fire at the site. For safety reasons and to protect people and prevent environmental pollution, the company's specialists immediately stopped the technological processes at the facility," Naftogaz CEO Sergii Korteskyi wrote on Facebook.
Since last autumn, Russia has been deliberately attacking Ukrainian gas production and distribution, forcing Kyiv to compensate for the losses with large-scale imports. The central bank governor said late last year that Ukraine lost about half of its gas output.
Naftogaz did not name the attacked facility, but earlier on Tuesday, the emergency service reported a fire after an attack on an industrial facility in western Lviv region, and local officials in the city of Brody warned the population about pollution due to the burning of oil products.
Brody is where the Druzhba oil pipeline, which supplies Russian oil to Eastern European countries, meets the Brody-Odesa oil pipeline, which was built to connect Druzhba with oil terminals on the Black Sea.
The attack is a very rare case of Russian forces attacking an oil pipeline through which Russia supplies oil to Europe. Ukraine, however, has repeatedly attacked Druzhba on Russian territory, causing oil pumping to stop and sparking protests from Hungary and Slovakia.
(Reporting by Yuliia Dysa; Writing by Dan Peleschuk; Editing by Kirsten Donovan)
Key Takeaways
- •Naftogaz facility in western Ukraine struck by Russia.
- •The attack caused a fire and halted operations.
- •Russia intensifies attacks on Ukrainian energy systems.
- •Brody's Druzhba pipeline is a rare attack target.
- •Ukraine compensates gas loss with large-scale imports.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ukraine's Naftogaz says Russia struck its facility in western Ukraine
1What is Naftogaz?
Naftogaz is the state-owned oil and gas company of Ukraine, responsible for the extraction, production, and distribution of natural gas and oil within the country.
2What is the Druzhba Pipeline?
The Druzhba Pipeline is a major oil pipeline that transports crude oil from Russia to various countries in Eastern and Central Europe, playing a crucial role in regional energy supply.
3What is an energy strike?
An energy strike refers to an attack or action that targets energy infrastructure, such as oil and gas facilities, often causing disruptions in production and supply.
4What is environmental pollution?
Environmental pollution is the contamination of air, water, or soil by harmful substances, which can result from industrial activities, accidents, or improper waste disposal.
5What is gas output?
Gas output refers to the total amount of natural gas produced by a company or country, which is critical for energy supply and economic stability.
