Russian strikes have destroyed over half of Ukraine's domestic natural gas production, forcing the country to spend 1. 9 billion euros on fuel imports. This is equivalent to almost 20% of Ukraine's annual consumption, and import needs may increase due to Russian attacks.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is considering providing Ukraine with additional funding for gas purchases. This will help ensure the smooth passage of the 2025-2026 heating season, especially after Russia's intensified attacks on the energy system.
Turkey aims to meet more than half of its gas needs by 2028, using its own production and imports from the US. This could lead to a reduction in the role of Russia and Iran in the European gas market.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that the government will adopt a resolution on maintaining a fixed price for natural gas for household consumers. A decision has also been made to impose a moratorium on disconnecting consumers in frontline communities from energy supply.
Ukraine's Energy Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk announced plans to increase natural gas imports by 30% after Russian airstrikes on gas infrastructure. An increase in LNG imports is also being discussed.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Yuliia Svyrydenko and her Dutch counterpart Dick Schoof discussed the protection of energy infrastructure, defense cooperation, and financial support. The parties also considered the use of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's needs.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia will do everything to prevent Ukraine from extracting its own gas, and it will be difficult to protect everything. He also noted that Ukraine is preparing for gas imports and increasing production to counter the aggressor.
Yurii Ihnat commented on the possibility of relying on drone and missile flight patterns in social networks. He emphasized that the main requirement is not to harm and not to help the enemy in real time.
As a result of Russia's massive attack on Ukraine, 18 people were injured, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported. Four people died in the Lviv region, including a child, and one person in the Zaporizhzhia region.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia is trying to destroy Ukraine's civilian and gas infrastructure before winter. The enemy once again attacked gas infrastructure, with hits and destruction.
On the night of October 5, the enemy attacked civilian gas facilities in Ukraine, causing hits and destruction. Serhiy Koretsky, Chairman of the Board of NJSC "Naftogaz of Ukraine", stated that these strikes are aimed at depriving Ukrainians of gas, heat and light.
The G7+ group held an urgent meeting due to Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Over 100 representatives from countries and international organizations discussed the consequences of the strikes and the immediate needs for recovery.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha appealed to international partners to increase energy assistance to Ukraine. This happened after a large-scale night attack by Russia on the gas production infrastructure of the Kharkiv and Poltava regions, which was the largest since the beginning of the war.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported another Russian attack on gas infrastructure, with 35 missiles launched, including ballistic ones. Attacks on energy facilities in Chernihiv, Sumy, and Donetsk regions were also recorded.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly yelled at Ukraine's Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko in February during negotiations over a mineral deal. Washington made demands that Ukrainian officials perceived as blackmail, such as granting the US half of the mining rights in Ukraine.
The enemy launched the largest massive strike on the gas production assets of the Naftogaz Group in Kharkiv and Poltava regions. As a result of the attack, a significant part of the facilities was damaged, some of the destruction is critical.
During the night, the enemy attacked DTEK Naftogaz's energy infrastructure with drones and missiles. The operation of a number of gas production facilities in Poltava region has been suspended.
Tonight, Russian occupiers launched missile and drone attacks on energy facilities in several regions of Ukraine, including gas transmission infrastructure. Rescuers and energy workers are on site, and some schools in Poltava have switched to online learning.
G7 finance ministers agreed on October 1, 2025, to take joint measures to increase pressure on Russia and support Ukraine. They plan to limit Russian oil exports and gradually phase out hydrocarbon imports from Russia.
NAC "Naftogaz of Ukraine" signed a loan agreement with the European Investment Bank for €300 million. The funds will be used to purchase imported gas to ensure the heating season.
Russians attacked an emergency gas crew in Sumy region that had responded to a call after an airstrike. The enemy directed a drone at the gas workers' service vehicle, destroying it, but the employees survived. 64 enemy shellings were recorded in 29 settlements of Sumy region, two people were injured.
Due to Russian airstrikes on Naftogaz facilities, Ukraine will import 5. 8 billion cubic meters of gas in 2025. This covers slightly less than half of the 13.2 billion cubic meters needed for the heating season.
The Cabinet of Ministers adopted a number of environmental decisions for Ukraine's European integration, updating approaches to mineral accounting in accordance with international standards. Ukrainians will also receive full information on fuel consumption and CO2 emissions when purchasing new passenger cars.
Naftogaz has proposed ten projects in the field of production and energy efficiency, including shale gas, as part of a resource agreement between Ukraine and the United States. Both countries are investing $75 million each in the Reconstruction Investment Fund to accelerate project development.
As of mid-September 2025, 788,507 proceedings for non-payment of utility services have been recorded in Ukraine, which is 13% more than in July 2024. The largest debts are in the frontline regions, and the lion's share of arrears concerns heat supply and water.
Two executives of a private company have been notified of suspicion of causing over UAH 138 million in damages. They illegally siphoned off more than 6.7 million cubic meters of gas from the state gas transportation system.
Andriy Gerus, head of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Energy and Housing and Communal Services, stated that Ukraine's energy system is in satisfactory condition, and underground gas storage facilities are 95% full. Without Russian attacks, the heating season will begin without power outages.
Since June, prosecutors have submitted 47 indictments to court in cases of illegal subsoil extraction.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine extended the experimental project on the distribution of humanitarian liquefied gas for residents of front-line regions until May 2026. For the first time, consumers in the Zaporizhzhia region will be included in the program, providing them with gas at the expense of state-owned companies and international partners.
Ukraine has accumulated over 80% of the necessary gas volume, which is about 11-12 billion cubic meters. To achieve the target indicators and ensure a stable heating season, it is necessary to purchase gas for $1 billion due to the risks of Russian attacks.
