Russia Escalates Drone Strikes on Ukraine’s Naftogaz

Russian forces have significantly increased drone strikes against Naftogaz Group infrastructure, targeting Ukrnafta production assets and a drilling rig on Aug. 9. The attacks caused substantial damage, halting operations at the affected sites, though no casualties were reported. These strikes follow a series of attacks on Aug. 7 and 8 that damaged seven Ukrnafta filling stations across three regions and injured one employee. Acting Naftogaz CEO Sergii Fedorenko stated the strikes are a…