Russian air attacks kill five at Ukraine’s Naftogaz gas facilities
Summary
Russian air strikes on Ukrainian state-owned gas facilities in Poltava and Kharkiv killed five people and injured 37. The attacks happened despite recent announcements of ceasefires from both Russia and Ukraine. Meanwhile, Ukraine attacked a major Russian oil refinery in Kirishi, causing a fire but no casualties.Key Facts
- Five people died (three workers and two rescuers) in Russian missile and drone strikes on Naftogaz gas facilities.
- The attacks damaged infrastructure and cut gas supply to about 3,500 customers.
- Both Russia and Ukraine announced unilateral ceasefires to start in early May.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy criticized Russia for launching attacks after declaring a ceasefire.
- Since Monday evening, Russia launched 11 ballistic missiles and 164 drones at Ukraine; many were intercepted.
- Ukraine lacks enough air defense to stop all ballistic missiles and has asked European partners for more help.
- Ukraine struck Kirishi oil refinery in Russia's Leningrad region, causing a fire but no deaths.
- The refinery processes about 6.6% of Russia’s total oil and produces various fuels.
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