Attacks on Naftogaz Infrastructure
Russian forces have once again struck facilities operated by Ukraine's state-owned energy company Naftogaz, targeting sites in the Kharkiv and Zhytomyr regions. A drone attack damaged a gas extraction facility in Kharkiv Oblast and an industrial plant in Zhytomyr Oblast. Fortunately, no casualties were reported.
Since the beginning of 2026, Russia has launched over 107 large-scale assaults on Naftogaz Group assets, causing severe damage to production sites. These strikes—including attacks with ballistic missiles—have resulted in significant gas losses that will need to be compensated through increased imports. The ongoing bombardment is compounding challenges for Ukraine's energy sector, which is already under immense strain from the war.
Energy Security and Gas Imports
In response, Naftogaz is working to shore up energy security. Since 2025, the company has purchased approximately 1 billion cubic meters of American liquefied natural gas. For residential consumers, the price of natural gas remains unchanged, ranging from 7.96 to 9.99 hryvnias per cubic meter, while businesses pay around 30 hryvnias per cubic meter. Naftogaz of Ukraine and eight other suppliers have locked in annual gas tariffs at least through April 30, 2027. Efforts are underway to increase purchases of U.S. gas, which could help offset losses caused by the attacks.
These assaults on Naftogaz infrastructure underscore the persistent threat to Ukraine's energy security amid frequent shelling and destruction of critical assets. Despite these challenges, the company continues to implement strategies to ensure stable energy supply, including through imports of liquefied gas. This approach may prove crucial in reducing Ukraine's reliance on domestic resources as active hostilities continue.
As the situation intensifies, Ukraine's energy sector faces mounting challenges due to repeated assaults. To understand how these strikes are impacting the nation's gas supply and the measures being taken to mitigate shortages, read more about how imports are being utilized to address these critical gaps in Ukraine's gas crisis.