Ukraine has reportedly struck the Druzhba oil pipeline for the third time, disrupting Russian oil flows to Hungary, according to Hungary’s foreign minister. A new attack on the Druzhba pipeline has halted oil supplies to Hungary, with officials calling it a serious threat to the country's energy security.


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Ukraine has reportedly struck the Druzhba oil pipeline for the third time, disrupting Russian oil flows to Hungary, according to Hungary’s foreign minister. A new attack on the Druzhba pipeline has halted oil supplies to Hungary, with officials calling it a serious threat to the country's energy security.

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<p>Russian air defence units successfully repelled a drone attack carried out by Ukrainian forces targeting a pumping station on the Druzhba oil pipeline located in the area, reported Reuters quoting Alexander Bogomaz, the governor of the Bryansk region, which borders Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In recent weeks, Ukrainian drone attacks inside Russia have been increasing in intensity. Three Ukrainian military drones were destroyed during the attack in the Novozybkov district in Bryansk Oblast, Bogomaz said on Telegram. These drone attacks have been occurring more frequently in recent weeks, often focusing on energy facilities. While Russia attributes the attacks to Ukraine, Kyiv has not publicly claimed responsibility for them.</p>

<h2><strong>Druzhba pipeline and its importance</strong></h2>

<p>The Druzhba oil pipeline, capable of pumping over 2 million barrels per day (bpd), stands as a major global pipeline, providing Russian oil to numerous Eastern and Central European nations. The southern branch of the Druzhba pipeline, which was established during the Soviet era, traverses Ukraine and continues to supply crude oil to Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic.</p>

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<p>Unfortunately, due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the pipeline has faced multiple disruptions. In the past, the supply to Hungary and Slovakia through the pipeline's southern branch was temporarily halted. Despite the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the pipeline remains operational, serving as a crucial energy route for these countries.</p>

<p>Russian officials and media reported that Ukraine launched drone attacks on oil pipeline installations within Russian territory in late May, including a station that serves the Druzhba pipeline. The attacks were accompanied by shelling from Ukraine, which resulted in the deaths of at least two individuals, according to Russian sources quoted by reports.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>EU proposes halt of Russian oil supplies via Druzhba pipeline</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>In May, European Union (EU) put forward a proposal to officially cease the supply of Russian oil through the northern section of the Druzhba pipeline to Germany and Poland, as per documents seen by Bloomberg.</p>

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<p>Previously, these countries were allowed to receive Russian oil under a derogation of EU sanctions. However, exemptions permitting the flow of oil through the southern branch of the pipeline, which supplies Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic, will remain unaffected.</p>

<h2><strong>No ban on Kazakh oil, imports from third countries</strong></h2>

<p>According to Bloomberg's report, there is no discussion regarding the prohibition of Kazakh oil flowing through the Druzhba pipeline after the suspension of Russian oil deliveries.</p>

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<p>Furthermore, imports originating from other third countries, even if the oil transits via Russia, are permitted under the current proposal.</p>

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Russian air defence units successfully repelled a drone attack carried out by Ukrainian forces targeting a pumping station on the Druzhba oil pipeline located in the area, reported Reuters quoting Alexander Bogomaz, the governor of the Bryansk region, which borders Ukraine.

Russian air defence units successfully repelled a drone attack carried out by Ukrainian forces targeting a pumping station on the Druzhba oil pipeline located in the area, reported Reuters quoting Alexander Bogomaz, the governor of the Bryansk region, which borders Ukraine. In recent weeks, Ukrainian drone attacks inside Russia have been increasing in intensity. Three Ukrainian military drones were destroyed during the attack in the Novozybkov district in Bryansk Oblast, Bogomaz said on Telegram. These drone attacks have been occurring more frequently in recent weeks, often focusing on energy facilities. While Russia attributes the attacks to Ukraine, Kyiv has not publicly claimed responsibility for them. Druzhba pipeline and its importance The Druzhba oil pipeline, capable of pumping over 2 million barrels per day (bpd), stands as a major global pipeline, providing Russian oil to numerous Eastern and Central European nations. The southern branch of the Druzhba pipeline, which was established during the Soviet era, traverses Ukraine and continues to supply crude oil to Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic. Also Read | Stoltenberg expected to be asked to extend another term as NATO Chief amid replacement challenges Unfortunately, due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the pipeline has faced multiple disruptions. In the past, the supply to Hungary and Slovakia through the pipeline's southern branch was temporarily halted. Despite the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the pipeline remains operational, serving as a crucial energy route for these countries. Russian officials and media reported that Ukraine launched drone attacks on oil pipeline installations within Russian territory in late May, including a station that serves the Druzhba pipeline. The attacks were accompanied by shelling from Ukraine, which resulted in the deaths of at least two individuals, according to Russian sources quoted by reports. EU proposes halt of Russian oil supplies via Druzhba pipeline In May, European Union (EU) put forward a proposal to officially cease the supply of Russian oil through the northern section of the Druzhba pipeline to Germany and Poland, as per documents seen by Bloomberg. Also Read | Shehbaz Sharif calls on Nawaz Sharif to become Pakistan PM again, lead election campaign Previously, these countries were allowed to receive Russian oil under a derogation of EU sanctions. However, exemptions permitting the flow of oil through the southern branch of the pipeline, which supplies Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic, will remain unaffected. No ban on Kazakh oil, imports from third countries According to Bloomberg's report, there is no discussion regarding the prohibition of Kazakh oil flowing through the Druzhba pipeline after the suspension of Russian oil deliveries. Watch | China targets ‘unity in thought’ with campaign on Xi’s philosophy × Furthermore, imports originating from other third countries, even if the oil transits via Russia, are permitted under the current proposal. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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<p>A leak has been detected on Tuesday evening by Polish pipeline operator PERN in one line of the Druzhba pipeline, which carries oil from Russia to Europe, the operator said on Wednesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Authorities said that the leak was probably caused by an accident, though the event may still stoke concerns about the security of Europe's energy supplies even as it faces a severe energy crisis since Moscow cut gas supplies to the region after invading Ukraine in a continuing stand-off.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per PERN, the leak was detected in a section of the pipe around 70 kilometres from the central Polish city of Plock. The second line of the pipeline and other elements of infrastructure was working as normal.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The operator said, "At this point, all PERN services (technical, operational, in-house fire brigade and environmental protection) are taking action in accordance with the algorithms provided for this type of situation."&nbsp;</p>

<p>On being asked about a possibility of sabotage, Poland's top official in charge of energy infrastructure Mateusz Berger told news agency Reuters by telephone: "Here we can talk about accidental damage. We are living in turbulent times, different connotations are possible, but at this stage we have no grounds at all to believe that."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The news is alarming for Europe as it comes after four major leaks were discovered in the undersea Nord Stream gas pipelines from Russia to Germany.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war that caused a global energy crisis, Europe is already on high alert over the security of energy infrastructure after experts claimed that the leaks were the results of sabotage.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Both the West and Russia have blamed each other.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While responding, Russia's Transneft state-owned pipeline monopoly said that oil continues to be pumped towards Poland.</p>

<p><strong>Druzhba oil pipeline</strong></p>

<p>The Druzhba oil pipeline is one of the world's largest. Its name means "friendship" in Russian and it supplies Russian oil to much of central Europe including Germany, Poland, Belarus, Hungary, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Austria.&nbsp;</p>

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A leak has been detected on Tuesday evening by Polish pipeline operator PERN in one line of the Druzhba pipeline, which carries oil from Russia to Europe, the operator said on Wednesday.

A leak has been detected on Tuesday evening by Polish pipeline operator PERN in one line of the Druzhba pipeline, which carries oil from Russia to Europe, the operator said on Wednesday. Authorities said that the leak was probably caused by an accident, though the event may still stoke concerns about the security of Europe's energy supplies even as it faces a severe energy crisis since Moscow cut gas supplies to the region after invading Ukraine in a continuing stand-off. As per PERN, the leak was detected in a section of the pipe around 70 kilometres from the central Polish city of Plock. The second line of the pipeline and other elements of infrastructure was working as normal. ALSO READ | Ukrainians among eight suspects detained by Russia over Crimea bridge blast The operator said, "At this point, all PERN services (technical, operational, in-house fire brigade and environmental protection) are taking action in accordance with the algorithms provided for this type of situation." On being asked about a possibility of sabotage, Poland's top official in charge of energy infrastructure Mateusz Berger told news agency Reuters by telephone: "Here we can talk about accidental damage. We are living in turbulent times, different connotations are possible, but at this stage we have no grounds at all to believe that." WATCH | US President Joe Biden slams Russia for missile strikes across Ukraine × ALSO READ | Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping to attend APEC summit in Bangkok next month, Joe Biden to skip: Reports The news is alarming for Europe as it comes after four major leaks were discovered in the undersea Nord Stream gas pipelines from Russia to Germany. Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war that caused a global energy crisis, Europe is already on high alert over the security of energy infrastructure after experts claimed that the leaks were the results of sabotage. Both the West and Russia have blamed each other. While responding, Russia's Transneft state-owned pipeline monopoly said that oil continues to be pumped towards Poland. Druzhba oil pipeline The Druzhba oil pipeline is one of the world's largest. Its name means "friendship" in Russian and it supplies Russian oil to much of central Europe including Germany, Poland, Belarus, Hungary, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Austria. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Leak in Russia-Europe Druzhba pipeline, looks like ‘accident’, says Polish operator

Energy supply concerns grip three European nations as Russian oil supply through Ukraine has been halted. According to Russian oil firm Transneft, transit payment issues was the reason behind its move.

Russian oil transit halted via Druzhba pipeline to central Europe

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