Russia Targets Ukraine's Gas Infrastructure Amid Winter Preparations
Russian drones attacked a gas compressor at the Orlivka station in Ukraine, part of a new Trans-Balkan gas route aimed at helping Ukraine with its energy needs, damaging infrastructure critical for gas transit. Ukraine accuses Russia of trying to undermine European energy independence through these attacks, which target the newly launched route that imports gas from Greek LNG terminals and Azerbaijani sources. The incident highlights ongoing tensions and the strategic importance of energy infrastructure amid the conflict.