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Ukraine says it struck oil facilities in Russia's Moscow, Oryol regions

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KYIV (Reuters) - Ukraine said on Tuesday it had struck an oil refinery near Moscow and a facility in Russia's Oryol region that is part of the Druzhba pipeline system exporting oil to Europe.

Ukraine says it struck oil facilities in Russia's Moscow, Oryol regions

KYIV (Reuters) - Ukraine said on Tuesday it had struck an oil refinery near Moscow and a facility in Russia's Oryol region that is part of the Druzhba pipeline system exporting oil to Europe.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Tuesday that crude oil shipment via the pipeline was suspended after a Ukrainian drone attack on a metering station.

"Explosions were...recorded in the area of ​​the Steel Horse linear production dispatch station (Oryol region, Russia), which manages technological processes for the Druzhba oil pipeline," Kyiv's General Staff said in a statement.

It added that the facility was "an important component in supplying oil to the terminal of the Ust-Luga seaport in the Leningrad region".

Russian officials said on Tuesday that Ukraine had launched its biggest ever drone attack on Moscow, killing at least three people and causing a short shutdown at the Russian capital's four airports.

Hungary imports most of its crude oil via the Druzhba pipeline, which transports Russian crude through Belarus and Ukraine to Hungary and Slovakia.

(Reporting by Olena Harmash Editing by Andrew Heavens and Peter Graff)

Key Takeaways

  • Ukraine targeted oil facilities in Moscow and Oryol.
  • The Druzhba pipeline was temporarily suspended.
  • Hungary's oil imports were affected by the attack.
  • Ukraine's General Staff confirmed the strikes.
  • Russian officials reported a major drone attack on Moscow.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Ukraine strike in Russia?
Ukraine stated it struck an oil refinery near Moscow and a facility in the Oryol region that is part of the Druzhba pipeline system.
What was the impact of the drone attack on oil shipments?
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto confirmed that crude oil shipments via the Druzhba pipeline were suspended following the drone attack.
What facility was affected in the Oryol region?
The Steel Horse linear production dispatch station in the Oryol region, which manages processes for the Druzhba oil pipeline, was affected by explosions.
How did Russian officials respond to the attacks?
Russian officials reported that Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on Moscow, resulting in at least three fatalities and a temporary shutdown of four airports.
Which countries rely on the Druzhba pipeline?
Hungary imports most of its crude oil via the Druzhba pipeline, which transports Russian crude through Belarus and Ukraine to Hungary and Slovakia.

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