Tensions Rise as Russian Drones Target Odesa Oil Infrastructure

Russian forces are targeting an oil pumping station in Ukraine's southern Odesa region with drones. The CEO of Naftogaz states these attacks aim to disrupt non-Russian oil supplies to Europe. This marks over 30 attacks on Naftogaz infrastructure in 2023, impacting the Odesa-Brody pipeline.

Russian forces have launched drone attacks on an oil pumping station in Ukraine's Odesa region for the second consecutive day, according to Naftogaz CEO, Serhiy Koretskyi.

The ongoing strikes aim to hinder alternative oil supplies to Europe, underscoring tensions over energy routes away from Russian control.

Koretskyi notes that this year's strikes have exceeded 30, jeopardizing vital infrastructure such as the Odesa-Brody oil pipeline, previously critical for oil transfer from the Black Sea to Europe.

(With inputs from agencies.)