More than 200 gas stations have been destroyed in Ukraine’s frontline regions as a result of Russian strikes, including at least 80 in the Kharkiv region alone. Attacks on fuel infrastructure in frontline areas are already complicating logistics and could increase the cost of transporting and delivering goods.
This was reported by Dengi.ua, citing the Financial Times.
How Many Gas Stations Have Been Destroyed in the Kharkiv Region and In Other Regions
Oleksandr Skoryk, a deputy of the Kharkiv Regional Council, cited data indicating that more than 200 gas stations have been destroyed. He did not specify the exact time period during which these losses were recorded. According to the publication, in recent weeks Russia has intensified its attacks on gas stations in frontline regions. Facilities in the Kharkiv, Sumy, Poltava, Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions have come under attack. In the Zaporizhzhia region, Russian attacks destroyed more than 30 gas stations, said Ivan Fedorov, head of the regional military administration. In the Poltava region, four gas stations located along the road toward Kharkiv were attacked within a few hours. Local authorities are not reporting the total number of damaged facilities for security reasons.
Of particular importance is the highway between Kharkiv and Kyiv, which is part of the E40 international route and one of the main logistics corridors between the capital and frontline territories. A reduction in the number of available gas stations along such routes could complicate civilian transportation, the work of carriers, and the delivery of goods. Motorists traveling to frontline areas are urged to plan their refueling stops in advance.
How Gas Stations Are Protected from Drone Attacks
In some regions, gas stations suspend operations during air raid alerts or reduce their hours of operation. Some facilities are protected with concrete blocks and anti-drone netting. According to regional authorities, the attacks are already creating additional problems for businesses by complicating logistics and delivery. Combined with rising fuel costs, this could affect the prices of goods and services.