Russia struck a Ukrnafta gas station; there are casualties
On the night of May 18, several Russian drones carried out a targeted attack on critical civilian infrastructure facilities belonging to the Naftogaz Group in the Dnipropetrovsk region.
This was reported in an official statement by the company’s press service.
As a result of the enemy strike, a gas station complex was completely destroyed and two female employees of the company were injured.
The aggressor country’s strike hit a fuel facility where service personnel were present at the time of the attack. Among the targeted facilities was the Ukrnafta gas station complex. Two female employees sustained injuries and are receiving necessary medical care.
‼️There are already 18 people wounded due to the Russian attack on Dnipro. Among them are a 2-year-old girl and a 10-year-old boy. The children are receiving outpatient treatment, – Regional Military Administration
Eight people have been hospitalized. Medical professionals assess their condition as moderate. All victims are receiving the necessary care. pic.twitter.com/DFkybA2TyF— GLAVKOM (@GLAVCOM_UA) May 18, 2026
Company management assured that the victims will be provided with a full range of medical and rehabilitation support.
The material damage from the nighttime attack is colossal, as the explosions and subsequent fire led to the total destruction of the structures. The gas station premises and equipment have been completely destroyed.
Specialized emergency and rescue services quickly arrived at the scene to extinguish the fire and prevent the fuel tanks from detonating.
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