In Poltava region, Russian military forces delivered yet another strike on the energy infrastructure of DTEK Naftogaz. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing DTEK's official Telegram channel. As a result of the attack, operations at the gas extraction facility were fully halted, and the company's specialists began assessing the scale of the damage. The incident became yet another episode in the ongoing campaign of strikes on the enterprise's gas-extraction assets.
Halt of gas extraction in Poltava region
According to DTEK, as a result of the enemy attack, the gas extraction facility in Poltava region ceased operations. At the time the information was published, specialists were assessing the scale of the damage and determining the timelines for restoration. The company did not disclose details about possible casualties among the personnel at this particular facility, limiting itself to confirming the full halt of gas extraction.
Systematic attacks on DTEK infrastructure
Ukrainian media note that Russian occupiers continue to systematically attack DTEK's energy and gas-extraction infrastructure facilities in various regions of the country. Within the same campaign, according to reports by Deutsche Welle, a DTEK mine management facility was also attacked, where, according to the outlet, one worker was killed. Thus, strikes on the company's assets affect gas, coal, and generating capacities in various regions.
Timeline of recent strikes
According to published data, on the night of August 22, DTEK energy facilities in Odesa region sustained serious damage as a result of shelling; specialists have already begun restoration work, however, returning the equipment to service will require a long time. On August 18, one of the company's thermal power plants came under a massive strike, and due to critical destruction, the power plant's equipment fully ceased electricity generation. On August 11, the Russian army struck DTEK Naftogaz infrastructure in Poltava region, which also led to a full halt of gas extraction at this facility.
Consequences and restoration
Repeated strikes on the same regions — in particular, on Poltava region, where DTEK Naftogaz facilities were attacked on both August 11 and August 22 — indicate deliberate pressure on the gas infrastructure. The restoration of damaged equipment, according to the company's estimates, requires significant time, and the exact timelines for returning the facilities to service depend on the results of the damage assessment. DTEK continues its work on containing the consequences of the attacks and restoring generation and extraction.
