Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine’s energy and gas infrastructure overnight, using missiles and drones. In response, Poland scrambled fighter jets and placed its air defenses on high alert.
The assault began on the evening of March 6 and continued into the early hours of March 7, with Russia deploying Kalibr cruise missiles from the Black Sea and launching drone strikes.
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Moscow also sent Tu-95MS strategic bombers into the air—aircraft it has frequently used in previous large-scale attacks on Ukraine.
Energy infrastructure under fire
Ukrainian Energy Minister Herman Galushchenko condemned the attack on Facebook, stating:
“Russia continues its energy terror. Once again, energy and gas infrastructure in multiple regions of Ukraine has come under massive missile and drone fire.”
He added that emergency workers and energy crews were actively responding to the damage, taking all necessary steps to stabilize power and gas supplies.
“Russia is trying to harm ordinary Ukrainians by targeting energy and gas production facilities. Their goal remains the same—to leave us without light and heat, inflicting maximum suffering on civilians,” Galushchenko wrote.
He urged Ukrainians to follow official updates, as the situation in the energy system remains unstable.
Poland launches alert fighters
In response to the missile attacks, Poland scrambled its alert fighters and put air defenses on high alert, according to the Polish Armed Forces Operational Command on X.
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Due to “intensive activity” by Russian aircraft, Polish and allied forces executed contingency plans and set up defensive combat air patrols (CAPs) in Polish airspace. Fighter warplanes on alert status were launched to fly the CAPs, and ground-based air defense and early warning radar systems were placed on high alert.
“The measures taken are aimed at ensuring security in areas bordering the threat zones,” the statement read.
Kharkiv hit, casualties reported
During the assault, Russian forces struck an industrial facility in Kharkiv, resulting in at least seven casualties, according to the city’s mayor, Ihor Terekhov on Telegram.
He confirmed that the strike targeted civilian infrastructure.
Rescue workers pulled a woman from the rubble, and medical personnel are currently assessing her condition. Search and rescue operations remain ongoing.
“There is a fire at the site of the impact. An apartment building nearby was also damaged, and all residents are being evacuated,” Terekhov reported.
The Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office confirmed that the strike occurred near residential buildings.
“Seven victims are currently known. Preliminary reports suggest the enemy used a ballistic missile,” officials stated.
Gas supply infrastructure targeted in the Ternopil and Poltava regions
In Ternopil, a critical industrial facility was hit during the mass missile barrage, regional governor Vyacheslav Negoda reported.
“As a result of the night attack, there are missile strikes on a critical industrial facility. Gas supply restrictions may be implemented,” he wrote on Telegram.
He added that air defense units shot down a Russian missile, preventing further damage. No casualties were reported, and emergency services are working to address the aftermath.
In Poltava’s Myrhorodsky district, Russian attacks damaged a gas pipeline and multiple homes, causing injuries.
“Fragments of an enemy target fell on a private residential building. Unfortunately, two people - including a child - were injured. They have been hospitalized and are receiving medical care,” the Poltava Regional Military Administration (OVA) stated.
Two residential homes and a domestic gas pipeline sustained damage. Authorities are still determining the number of affected households.
Drone attack on the Odesa region
Odesa was also hit by Russian drone strikes on the evening of March 6, according to Oleh Kiper, head of the Odesa OVA.
“Three private residential houses are on fire in the suburbs of Odesa, and there is also damage to the energy infrastructure,” Kiper wrote.
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