Russia Triples Attacks on Naftogaz Facilities Last Year

Russia intensified its campaign against Ukraine’s energy security by tripling the frequency of its strikes on Ukraine’s leading state-owned fuel and energy company Naftogaz Group last year, according to a company release. The number of attacks in 2025 rose to 229.

Since the full-scale invasion began, the national energy giant has faced 401 attacks. The situation worsened in 2025, when Moscow launched more strikes in a single year than in the previous three years combined. Russian forces continued to attack Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and are looking for new targets.

“The scale of attacks in 2025 was unprecedented in terms of the scale of attacks on our infrastructure,” Serhiy Koretskyi, CEO of Naftogaz Ukraine, was quoted in the company’s press release. “Despite this, we are providing the country with gas and maintaining the stability of the energy system,” he said.

In total, Russia has used over 1,700 weapons against Naftogaz sites since 2022, including missiles, drones, and artillery. The vast majority of these – 1,399 strikes – occurred in 2025.

In recent months, the pressure became more intense. Russian forces hit Naftogaz facilities several times a month, sometimes launching strikes for several days in a row to cause more damage.

Data from S&P Global shows the dynamics of the attacks. According to the tracking, during the first two years of the war, there were about 20 attacks per half-year. However, the frequency increased sharply in 2024 and continued to grow until the end of 2025, when the group recorded more than 150 attacks in just six months.

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Despite the daily danger, Naftogaz Group managed to maintain its energy system, Naftogaz Group said via release. The company’s ability to repair and adapt was crucial in keeping Ukrainian homes warm during the winter months.