In the Kharkiv region, Russian troops have destroyed or damaged 74 petrol stations since the start of the full-scale invasion. Around a third of this damage occurred in the spring and summer of 2026, when attacks on the region’s fuel infrastructure remained intense.
Briefly about the main points
- In the Kharkiv region, 74 petrol stations have been damaged or destroyed.
- The widespread destruction of facilities began in 2022.
- In the spring and summer of 2026, around 20 petrol stations were affected.
- This year’s attacks account for more than a third of all damage.
Trends in damage to fuel infrastructure
Russian troops regularly shell civilian infrastructure in the Kharkiv region, resulting in significant losses in the fuel sector. As of July 2026, the number of petrol stations that had been damaged or completely destroyed had reached 74.
A significant proportion of the damage occurred during active hostilities in 2022, when part of the region was under occupation, and subsequently came under heavy fire during its liberation.
The situation in the spring and summer of 2026
Throughout the spring and summer of 2026 attacks on petrol stations remain frequent. During this period, Russian shelling has damaged around 20 fuel infrastructure facilities, accounting for more than a third of all recorded damage.
- Around 20 petrol stations were damaged in the spring and summer of 2026
- A total of 74 petrol stations have been destroyed or damaged
- More than 30% of damage has occurred this year
Why it matters
The smooth operation of petrol stations is essential for supplying transport and the services that keep the region functioning. Regular attacks are creating additional logistical challenges for the Kharkiv region under martial law.
