The operator of Ukraine’s natural gas grid reported Tuesday it would have to suspend service at a critical point for gas transport through the country because of Russia’s increased “military aggression.”

Gas TSO of Ukraine (GTSOU) confirmed it was declaring a force majeure at the gas metering station at Sokhranivka and the compressor station Novopskov. Both facilities are on the far-eastern border with Russia.

Up to 32.6 million cubic meter/day flow through the Novopskov compressor station into Europe. GTSOU said the station handles almost one-third of the Russian gas imports that head into the continent.

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Representatives with GTSOU said the...