Oil pipeline strike in Lviv region halts transit to EU
As a result of the Russian attack on Lviv region, the following were a functioning facility was destroyed, related to the oil pipeline «Druzhba», which provided oil transportation to Hungary and Slovakia. This was reported by the journalist Andriy Tsaplienko.
What we know
According to available information, the facility was active and was directly connected to the oil transit system to the European Union. Details on the extent of the damage, possible leaks and the time needed to restore the infrastructure are currently being clarified.
Officials have not yet released additional technical data for security reasons.
Context.
The Druzhba pipeline is one of the key oil supply routes from Russia to Central Europe. Attacks on the infrastructure associated with its operation could have international energy implications and affect the logistics of oil supplies to the EU.
Russia is systematically targeting Ukraine's critical infrastructure, putting not only Ukrainian citizens at risk but also the energy stability of the entire region.
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