Russian strikes hit Naftogaz gas plants in Poltava, five dead
Russian strikes hit Naftogaz gas plants in Poltava, five dead
Russian missiles and drones hit Naftogaz gas facilities in Poltava and Kharkiv, killing five and injuring 37 as ceasefire talks unfold.
A Russian overnight missile and drone attack struck Ukraine's gas production facilities, killing five people and wounding 37, Ukrainian officials said Tuesday. The strikes hit Naftogaz facilities in Poltava and Kharkiv regions, according to Serhiy Koretskyi, the CEO of Ukraine’s state energy company.
Three Naftogaz employees and two emergency service rescuers died in the assault. Kyiv and Moscow have exchanged rival ceasefire proposals, underscoring how the war continues to collide with Ukraine's critical energy infrastructure.
The attack adds to the toll on civilians and workers linked to energy sites, with authorities urging calm and international support to protect essential facilities amid ongoing fighting.
