On July 26, 2026, two gas workers from Donetsk Oblast were killed in a Russian strike on the city of Sloviansk, according to local authorities. The incident occurred during ongoing hostilities in the region.
The victims were employees of Donetskoblgaz, the regional gas supply company, and were reportedly working on infrastructure repairs when the attack happened. The strike also damaged nearby buildings and caused a fire.
Ukrainian officials condemned the attack, stating that it targeted civilian infrastructure. No further details about the workers' identities have been released pending notification of relatives.
