Russia reports Ukrainian drone attack on TurkStream compressor station
TurkStream natural gas pipeline, a key energy project between Türkiye and Russia for energy transportation. (AA Photo)
Russian Ministry of Defense has reported an attempt by Ukraine to attack the compressor station in the Krasnodar region, which supplies natural gas to the TurkStream pipeline, using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
In a written statement, the Defense Ministry provided details about Ukraine’s attempted attack on the infrastructure of the TurkStream pipeline.
The statement mentioned that nine UAVs attempted to strike the compressor station in the Krasnodar region, with the objective of halting natural gas deliveries to Europe.
According to the statement, air defense systems shot down all UAVs, and it was emphasized that the station sustained no damage.
The statement also confirmed that the natural gas flow from the compressor station to TurkStream continued as normal.
