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Ukraine Faces Missile Strike Threat on 38,600 km Gas Network If Russian Gas Transit Ends, Zelenskyy Committed to Termination

Dec 28, 2024, 09:45 AM

Ukraine faces a potential threat of missile strikes on its extensive gas transportation system if it decides to halt the transit of Russian gas, according to recent reports. The country operates one of the world's largest gas networks, spanning approximately 38,600 kilometers. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has indicated a commitment to ending Russian gas transit after the current agreement concludes. Experts warn that this decision could provoke Russia to target Ukraine's gas storage facilities and power supplies, raising concerns about the safety of the gas pipeline network, which has remained largely unscathed for the past three years due to the ongoing transit of Russian gas.