Russian troops fired on the main gas pipeline that transported gas to the settlements of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. From 14:00 on May 23, the supply of natural gas was stopped.
Specialists cannot resume gas supply to consumers due to the active hostilities of the occupiers , there are no other transportation options.
This was reported by the press service of the GTS Operator.
“Currently, the damaged section of the gas pipeline has been localized, but the implementation of resumed work and the resumption of gas transportation is impossible due to active hostilities. There are no alternative options for transporting gas to the regions due to unauthorized interference with the operation of the GTS in the territory occupied by Russian troops,” the statement says. in the message.
In order to protect themselves, residents of Donetsk and Luhansk regions should be guided by the recommendations of regional distribution network operators.
The State Customs Service of Ukraine noted that their employees remain in the regions and are in constant contact with the military and representatives of military-civilian administrations in order to start restoring the damaged gas transport infrastructure at the first opportunity.
Recall, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Russian troops in the Donbass are trying to break through the defenses and are made from artillery. The enemy also conducts reconnaissance and creates conditions for the resumption of the offensive.
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