Druzhba oil pipeline: news, leakage, what happened - Известия
Clarification of the circumstances of a leak on one of the strings is ongoing
en.iz.ruHere’s the latest publicly reported updates on the Druzhba pipeline I can share right now.
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Recent progress reports indicate partial restoration and resumed transit flows to Hungary and Slovakia after repairs, with authorities aiming to normalize volumes gradually in 2026. This reflects Ukraine’s Ukrtransnafta confirming repairs were completed and MOL being notified to restart crude transit [sources compiled in late-April 2026 coverage].[3]
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Earlier in 2026, Zelenskiy and Naftogaz officials suggested the main pumping station had been damaged in January but that the system could be back online within weeks to a couple of months, underscoring continued repair work and readiness of the system for operation.[1]
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In August 2025 there were reports of temporary “test mode” resumption in the southern leg, with flows to Hungary and Slovakia described as lower-volume and contingent on security and repair status, highlighting ongoing vulnerability and a staged return to capacity.[2]
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For broader context, coverage through 2024–2025 tracked multiple disruptions linked to strikes and attacks on Druzhba infrastructure, with varying timelines for restoring full capacity and political concerns about energy security in Central Europe.[5][9]
If you’d like, I can organize a quick-lookup table of concrete dates, affected segments (southern vs. northern branches), and current flow statuses, or pull the most up-to-date regional news from specific outlets (e.g., Ukrainian energy updates, MOL statements, or S&P Global/Reuters-style briefings). I can also set up a short chart showing when flows were restored vs. expected timelines across 2025–2026.