Ukraine Halts Russian Druzhba Oil Flows to Hungary, Slovakia

Ukraine's military has conducted multiple drone and missile strikes on the Unecha oil pumping station in Russia's Bryansk region, a crucial part of the Druzhba pipeline supplying oil to Hungary and Slovakia. These attacks have caused several disruptions to oil deliveries, with Hungary officially halting crude oil imports via the pipeline and citing threats to its energy security. Kyiv's strategy aims to reduce Russia's revenue from energy exports that fund its military operations, while Russia has retaliated by targeting Ukraine's gas infrastructure to impair its energy supply. The Druzhba pipeline remains a strategic energy route for Eastern Europe, with Hungary and Slovakia heavily reliant on Russian oil, making these strikes particularly impactful. Russian officials reported fires at the facility caused by the attacks, which were extinguished, while Ukrainian forces released footage showing significant damage. This escalation in attacks on energy infrastructure from both sides continues amid ongoing conflict and efforts toward peace.