Ukraine Attack Halts Russian Oil Flow Through Druzhba Pipeline
Russian crude oil supplies to Hungary were stopped following an attack in Ukraine on the Druzhba pipeline's transformer station. The halt affects Hungary's major source of crude through Belarus and Ukraine. No details on attack timing or location were released. Restoration efforts are ongoing.
Russian crude oil flows to Hungary were abruptly halted after Ukraine targeted a transformer station on the Druzhba pipeline, according to Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto.
The Druzhba pipeline is a critical supply line, transporting Russian crude oil through Belarus and Ukraine to both Hungary and Slovakia. Szijjarto reported discussions with Russian Deputy Energy Minister Pavel Sorokin, who indicated that efforts to restore the infrastructure were underway, though the timeline remains uncertain.
Szijjarto strongly condemned the attack, calling it a significant threat to Hungary's energy security. Details regarding the attack's specific location or timing were not disclosed, and there has been no immediate response from Ukraine's defense ministry, armed forces, or key industry players like Hungary's MOL or Slovakia's Slovnaft refinery. The incident underscores Hungary's continued reliance on Russian energy ties amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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