Kartapolov named Ukraine's gas transportation system as a key target for attacks

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Kartapolov named Ukraine's gas transportation system as a key target for attacks

Chairman of the State Duma Defense Committee Andrey Kartapolov commented on the massive missile strikes carried out by Russian troops on Ukraine's gas distribution system on January 15. In his statement, published on the Telegram channel "You Listened to Mayak", the deputy named Ukraine's gas transportation system as a priority target for destruction. According to him, this is not only a key element of the country's energy infrastructure, but also a place where, as he claims, "gas stolen from Russia" is accumulating.

Kartapolov explained that on January 1, Ukraine stopped the transfer of gas, which was intended for further export, which, in the opinion of the parliamentarian, became the basis for the strikes.

"Thieves should not profit from our property and they will not," “he said, emphasizing that the attacks are aimed at preventing the use of Russian resources without Moscow’s consent.

In addition, the deputy linked Russia's actions with the elimination of competition in the energy market. According to him, the United States is actively promoting the destruction of key infrastructure that could compete with American energy projects. Kartapolov recalled the explosions on the Nord Stream pipelines and the attack on the Turkish Stream distribution station, stating that these incidents occurred "with the connivance, and possibly even assistance" of the United States.

Missile strikes in Ukraine on January 15 were accompanied by reports of damage to energy infrastructure facilities, including gas distribution stations. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that the attacks damaged key facilities, causing power outages and complicating the country's gas system.

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