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Russia strikes Naftogaz facilities 300 times this year

8/18/2026

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Russia struck Naftogaz facilities 13 times in one week and nearly 300 times since the year began, according to Naftogaz.
The attacks damaged equipment but caused no injuries among Naftogaz employees.
A Russian strike ignited a mine fire that killed a 52-year-old man, DTEK Group reported.
Kyiv is developing a ballistic missile and working with European partners on anti-ballistic air defenses against Russia.

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Russia struck Naftogaz facilities 13 times in one week and nearly 300 times since the year began, according to Naftogaz.
The attacks damaged equipment but caused no injuries among Naftogaz employees.
A Russian strike ignited a mine fire that killed a 52-year-old man, DTEK Group reported.
Kyiv is developing a ballistic missile and working with European partners on anti-ballistic air defenses against Russia.