Jet Fuel Pipeline

Ukraine Sabotages Russian Fuel Pipeline Near Moscow in Covert Operation

On October 31st, Ukraine’s Main Directorate of Intelligence (HUR) conducted a special operation that disabled Russia’s “Koltsovoy” fuel pipeline near Moscow. The 400-kilometer network, which supplied gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel to the Russian military, was successfully destroyed in a coordinated explosion. The operation, confirmed by HUR, rendered the infrastructure inoperable, disrupting a critical logistical link for Russian fuel transport. HUR officials noted the attack on the pipeline caused more damage to the Kremlin’s war efforts than international sanctions.

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NATO Extends Jet Fuel Pipeline to Poland, Czechia Amid Russia War Fears

NATO plans a €21 billion pipeline network to rapidly supply jet fuel to eastern European fighter jets, addressing Cold War-era infrastructure deficiencies that leave eastern deployments vulnerable. This project, expected to finish by 2035, is driven by concerns over fuel security in the event of conflict with Russia. The initiative follows reports of Russian demands for NATO troop withdrawals from Eastern Europe, and underscores anxieties about potential compromises by the US regarding its support for Ukraine. The project aims to strengthen NATO’s eastern flank and its ability to respond effectively to future threats.

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