According to sources in Ukraine’s Military Intelligence (HUR), the Druzhba oil pipeline, which transports Russian crude to several EU countries, was hit again on Monday near Kazynskiye Vyselki. The blast was caused by a remotely detonated explosive, intensifying the fire. This attack is part of Kyiv’s escalating campaign against Russia’s oil infrastructure, intended to disrupt the flow of revenue funding Moscow’s war effort. Previous strikes on the pipeline’s Unecha pumping station, a key hub in the Druzhba system, had already drawn condemnation from Hungary, which relies on the pipeline for oil imports.
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The European Union is reportedly preparing trade measures to potentially halt Russian oil imports through the Druzhba pipeline, the primary crude supply route for Hungary and Slovakia. These measures, unlike sanctions, would bypass the need for unanimous approval, thus circumventing potential resistance from these countries. This move aligns with the EU’s efforts to reduce dependence on Russian energy, a goal also encouraged by the US. Hungary and Slovakia are currently the only EU nations still importing Russian pipeline oil, while Czechia recently ended its imports.
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A Ukrainian drone strike resulted in significant fire damage to the Druzhba oil pipeline in Russia’s Bryansk region, according to the commander of Kyiv’s drone forces. The attack was part of a coordinated overnight campaign targeting Russian fuel infrastructure and military sites, including the Druzhba pipeline, which supplies oil to Hungary and Slovakia. Despite the strike, both Hungary’s MOL oil company and Slovakia’s Economy Minister reported that oil deliveries were unaffected. Alongside the pipeline, Ukrainian forces also struck the Ilsky oil refinery and troop locations and supply depots in other regions.
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Following a recent drone and missile attack on the Druzhba oil pipeline in Russia’s Bryansk region, Hungary and Slovakia are requesting the European Commission to pressure Ukraine to halt attacks on the pipeline. This incident marks the third disruption to the pipeline in under two weeks, which supplies oil to both countries. Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjártó condemned the strike as an attempt to involve Hungary in the war and asserted that his country will continue to support peace efforts while defending its national interests. Slovakia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Denisa Saková confirmed that the attack has also disrupted oil deliveries to Slovakia.
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Ukraine has targeted the Druzhba oil pipeline, which delivers Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia, disrupting supplies to these EU member states. The attack on the Unecha pumping station in Russia’s Bryansk region, confirmed by Ukrainian officials, prompted Hungary and Slovakia to request assistance from the European Commission. This strike marks the third attack on the pipeline in recent times, eliciting condemnation from Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who opposes EU sanctions on Russian energy. Hungary and Slovakia are the only EU nations still reliant on Russian oil, and the interruption has further heightened tensions amidst the ongoing conflict.
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In the early hours of Wednesday, August 13, Ukrainian kamikaze drones targeted the Unecha oil pumping station (LDS “Unecha”) on the Transneft Druzhba pipeline in Russia’s Bryansk region. The operation was conducted by Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence Directorate (HUR) in collaboration with other Ukrainian Defense Forces. The facility, a major hub in the pipeline system, is vital for supplying fuel to Russia’s military-industrial complex. This strike represents the latest in a series of Ukrainian operations aimed at disrupting Russian logistics and energy infrastructure.
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John Q. Hosedrinker