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Naftogaz Confirms Two Employee Deaths Amid Ongoing Attacks

3/28/2026

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Naftogaz confirmed two employee deaths within a week from Russian strikes against Ukraine's state-owned oil and gas company.
Naftogaz CEO Serhii Koretskyi said Roman Chmykhun, a 55-year-old process operator, was killed in a drone attack on March 28, 2025.
Earlier, Olha Basenko, a Naftogaz employee, died from shelling on March 26, 2025.
Poltava Oblast facilities have faced more than 40 attacks this year, disrupting gas production.

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Naftogaz confirmed two employee deaths within a week from Russian strikes against Ukraine's state-owned oil and gas company.
Naftogaz CEO Serhii Koretskyi said Roman Chmykhun, a 55-year-old process operator, was killed in a drone attack on March 28, 2025.
Earlier, Olha Basenko, a Naftogaz employee, died from shelling on March 26, 2025.
Poltava Oblast facilities have faced more than 40 attacks this year, disrupting gas production.