Ukraine–Russia

Kharkiv Oblast: Russian jet-powered drone hits Naftogaz gas-production facility overnight; critical equipment damaged

ATTACK
Location
Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine (facility location not disclosed)
Actors
Russia · Ukraine
Importance
Standard

Naftogaz said that overnight into 12 October 2026 Russia attacked gas-production infrastructure in Kharkiv Oblast with a jet-powered drone, causing a fire and damaging critical equipment; staff were not hurt, Suspilne Kharkiv reported. Acting board chairman Serhii Fedorenko said workers were eliminating the consequences to avoid risks to the stable operation of the energy system. The facility's location was not disclosed. Distinct from the 11 October strike on Kharkiv CHP-5 (evt_24d347bb).

Verification: unverified

Evidence: Russia attacked a Naftogaz facility in Kharkiv Oblast: critical equipment damaged

Company statement (Naftogaz) via Suspilne Kharkiv; facility location withheld.