(MENAFN) According to a report from a media outlet, more than half of Ukraine’s gas production infrastructure has been obliterated by Russian missile attacks, leaving Kiev in a precarious position ahead of the winter season.

As a result, Ukrainian authorities are urgently seeking over $2 billion in emergency fuel imports to avert an impending energy shortfall.

This week, Ukrainian officials informed their Western allies that a missile barrage by Russia on October 3 targeted the Kharkov and Poltava regions, resulting in the destruction of approximately 60% of the nation's gas production capacity.

The media outlet, citing undisclosed sources, stated that this significant loss could severely undermine Ukraine's ability to meet its energy needs during the colder months.

The Russian Defense Ministry previously declared that its forces had conducted “a massive strike” during the night of October 3.

These attacks, according to Moscow, were aimed at Ukraine’s “military-industrial complex and the energy facilities supporting their operations.”

Russian authorities assert that these strikes are retaliatory in nature, responding to Ukrainian assaults on Russia’s civilian zones and power infrastructure. Moscow also emphasizes that its targets are solely “linked to Ukraine’s military infrastructure.”

Based on the media outlet’s report, Ukrainian planners estimate that around 4.4 billion cubic meters of gas—valued at €1.9 billion ($2.2 billion)—will need to be imported to survive the upcoming winter.

This amount represents nearly 20% of the country’s yearly gas demand. Kiev is actively pursuing financial backing to cover this urgent requirement.

Ukraine’s state-owned energy company, Naftogaz, has acknowledged that current international loans fall short of what’s needed.

These include a €500 million loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development secured in August, and an additional €300 million from the European Investment Bank obtained earlier this month.

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