# Ukraine’s energy system fragmented, refineries destroyed — former Zelensky spokesperson

https://mins.news/en/item/12394

- TASS, 2026-08-03 13:55 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2168497

> Former Zelensky spokesperson Yulia Mendel said Ukraine’s energy system has become fragmented and that refineries have been destroyed. She also said 37 gas stations belonging to the Naftogaz group were targeted. Her remarks portray damage to energy facilities as part of Ukraine’s wider energy crisis.

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