On January 27, the Russian military launched an attack on a critical infrastructure facility operated by Naftogaz in western Ukraine, according to a statement from the company.
The strike resulted in a fire at the site. Sergey Koretsky, the chairman of Naftogaz Ukraine, noted that safety measures were immediately enacted to protect personnel and prevent environmental contamination, leading to the suspension of operations at the facility.
Emergency responders from the State Emergency Service are currently on-site to manage the situation. Naftogaz is coordinating its response efforts with local authorities and relevant agencies. This incident marks the fifteenth targeted attack on Naftogaz’s critical infrastructure since the beginning of January.
Earlier, the Brody City Council in the Lviv region reported that Russian forces had struck an infrastructure facility, resulting in smoke from burning petroleum products in the area.
Russian military forces have been consistently targeting Ukrainian regions using various weaponry, including drones, missiles, and multiple rocket launch systems.
The Russian government denies that its military is intentionally striking civilian infrastructure, despite evidence suggesting that such attacks have resulted in civilian casualties and damage to hospitals, schools, and essential services.
Ukrainian authorities and international organizations classify these strikes as war crimes, emphasizing their deliberate nature.
A recent attack by Russian forces on Naftogaz's infrastructure in western Ukraine has resulted in a fire and raised concerns over ongoing assaults on critical facilities. This incident is part of a broader pattern of targeted strikes that Ukrainian authorities and international bodies have condemned as war crimes.