Druzhba oil pipeline blown up in Russia - source

Druzhba oil pipeline blown up in Russia - source

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On the first night of winter in Russia, an explosion occurred on the Druzhba oil pipeline, through which Russian oil continues to be supplied to some European countries, fueling the aggressor's financial and military capabilities.

This was reported to Ukrinform by a knowledgeable source in the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense.

The attack on the oil pipeline was carried out near the village of Kazynski Vysilky, on the Tahanroh-Lypetsk section of the pipeline.

According to a source in military intelligence, remote-controlled explosives and additional combustible mixtures were used to destroy the oil pipeline in order to achieve greater combustion.

Read also: Drones attack oil depot in Russia’s Oryol region

Local social media users could not help but notice the explosion, which they immediately reported in local public groups. In particular, witnesses noted that a rumble accompanied by bright flashes was heard in the Kazynski Vysilky area.

As reported, on August 22, Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces struck the Transneft Druzhba oil pipeline pumping station in the city of Unecha, Briansk region, Russia.

In addition, on August 13, DIU kamikaze drones had already attacked the same oil pipeline station.

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