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Russian Concerns Rise as Attacks Target Gazprom Infrastructure

Published March 19, 2026, 12:12
Russian Concerns Rise as Attacks Target Gazprom Infrastructure

The Kremlin has condemned the increasing Ukrainian attacks on Gazprom gas compression stations serving the TurkStream and Blue Stream pipelines. Gazprom reported a rise in the frequency of attacks, but stated they were repelled. These pipelines are crucial for transporting Russian gas to Turkey and European countries like Hungary, Slovakia, and Serbia, especially during a period of high gas prices due to the Middle East conflict. Russia accuses Ukraine of targeting energy infrastructure to undermine Moscow's war effort and reduce its revenues. Conversely, Russia continues to target Ukrainian energy facilities, causing disruptions to electricity and heating. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that the Ukrainian attacks pose a threat to energy markets during an already unstable period. He emphasized that these attacks threaten critical infrastructure and international energy routes. Russia is calling for the protection of energy infrastructure, while Ukraine has not directly commented on the accusations. The situation is exacerbated by the war in the Middle East, which has caused additional instability in international energy markets.