In 2025, Russian forces carried out 24 massive combined attacks on facilities of Ukraine's Naftogaz Group, the country's largest national oil and gas company, Ukrinform reports. This year has been the most challenging for the enterprise since Russia's attack started, says Serhii Fedorenko, the company’s commercial director.
In the first three years of the war, Russia mostly avoided hitting Ukraine’s gas transportation system, since it was used for the transit of Russian gas to European countries.
The situation changed dramatically after 1 January 2025, when Ukraine ceased Russian gas transit, terminating the corresponding agreement. After this, Moscow began deliberately targeting Ukrainian gas facilities.
“This year, 24 combined attacks were carried out against the Group’s facilities. More than 2,000 missiles and drones targeted gas infrastructure,” Fedorenko emphasizes.
Russia's systematic destruction of Naftogaz
In October, Russian assaults resulted in Naftogaz losing approximately 60% of its gas production capacity, leading to temporary gas shortages in some cities.
Fedorenko noted that, due to the efforts of specialists, the situation remains under control, and restoration continues even during periods of attacks.
Imports and diversification: focus on LNG from the US
The Naftogaz commercial director added that by the end of the year, gas imports are expected to reach 6 billion cubic meters.
Naftogaz is actively diversifying supply routes, including imports of US liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Two consecutive days of strikes: critical damage
For the last two days in a row, Russia has deliberately attacked oil and gas infrastructure, according to Naftogaz CEO Serhii Koretsky.
“There is critical damage. Equipment operation is halted. Rescuers and company specialists are working to eliminate the consequences. Restoration will begin immediately after that,” he said.
Undermine resilience, pressure negotiations
The massive strikes on gas production and processing are part of Russia’s energy terror, aimed at:
- Undermining Ukraine’s energy resilience
- Creating social tension
- Exerting pressure ahead of heating seasons and negotiation processes
