# Russian attacks destroy key Ukrainian energy facilities ahead of winter

https://mins.news/en/item/16460

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-08-07 19:07 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/russian-attacks-on-critical-ukrainian-energy-infrastructure-destroy-key-facilities-ahead-of-winter/

> Russia struck seven Naftogaz facilities in eastern Ukraine overnight. The attacks destroyed critical equipment at the sites. Multiple facilities were forced to shut down as a result. The damage came ahead of winter, when the affected energy infrastructure will face heightened pressure.

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