Russian attack kills five at Naftogaz gas facilities in Ukraine

On 2026-05-05, Russian forces launched an overnight missile and drone attack on Naftogaz gas production facilities in Ukraine's Poltava and Kharkiv regions. Ukrainian officials said five people were killed, including three Naftogaz employees and two rescue workers, and dozens were wounded. Officials said the follow-up strike hit rescuers after they arrived to extinguish a fire caused by the initial attack.