Russia's attacks on Ukraine's gas facilities push Ukraine to import from Azerbaijan and the US as winter looms.

Russia's attacks on Ukraine's gas infrastructure have forced Ukraine to seek gas imports from Azerbaijan and the US, with the US potentially supplying LNG. Ukraine is racing to fill gas storage ahead of winter, with about one-third of the gas needed coming from imports. The shift in Russia's attack focus aims to destabilize Ukraine's and Europe's energy security. Ukrainian drone attacks have also disrupted up to 17% of Russia's fuel production, causing shortages and price hikes in Russia, particularly in Crimea and Siberia.