Shahids strike at oil and gas companies in Poltava region

Direct attacks by the Shaheda on oil and gas companies in Poltava region

Russian kamikaze drones Shahed-136/131 attacked at night oil and gas facilities in the Poltava region, The Poltava regional military administration reports.

«There have been direct hits to oil and gas companies. The consequences are being clarified. Rescue services are working at the scene,» the JMA said in a statement.

For preliminary information, no casualties, However, the extent of the damage is being clarified.

Details of the night attack

The attack took place on the night of 22 October. The air raid lasted for over an hour as air defence forces targeted enemy drones.
A part of Shahed was shot down, but several drones broke through the defence and hit energy infrastructure facilities.

Local communities report explosions and fires on an industrial site. Firefighters continue to eliminate the consequences.

The enemy is targeting the energy system

This is not the first attack on energy and fuel facilities in Poltava region. Russia is systematically trying to disrupt the infrastructure that ensures the extraction, transportation and processing of energy resources.

According to military analysts, the purpose of such strikes is to undermine Ukraine's energy resilience before the winter season and complicate the work of critical industries.

Government response

The head of the Poltava Regional Military Administration urged residents of the region not to publish photos and videos from the sites of the attacks until official reports are available:

«Any publication can help the enemy adjust their fire. Thank you all for your understanding.».

It is also noted that rescue and energy services are already on the ground - electricity and gas supply will be restored after the consequences are contained.