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Transneft warns that ongoing Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil infrastructure could force reductions in Russia's oil production, as attacks have damaged refineries and ports, impacting global oil supply and domestic fuel prices, while Russia denies the extent of damage and blames Western information campaigns.
The vice president of Russia's Transneft, Andrei Badalov, died after reportedly falling from his window in Moscow, with preliminary investigations suggesting suicide amid a series of unexplained deaths among Russian energy executives since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. His death highlights ongoing concerns about safety and transparency in Russia's energy sector.
A Ukrainian drone allegedly targeted a major oil pipeline station operated by Transneft in Russian territory, according to a post by a Russian government official. The pipeline, known as Druzhba, is one of the largest in the world and provides oil to European nations. The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has lasted for over a year, with numerous cross-border strikes reported. Ukrainian officials have yet to accept or deny responsibility for the strike.