Explosions in Russia's Penza damage two major oil pipelines

Babel, Suspilne, and RBC-Ukraine reported the information, citing intelligence sources.

Two main gas pipeline lines that could carry up to 2 million barrels per day have stopped operating. In addition, at the same location, two more regionally significant gas pipeline lines were also damaged.

A few hours after the explosions, local media reported alleged “planned drills” at oil and gas facilities alongside security services, apparently to obscure the true cause of the incident. Occupying authorities urged residents not to panic or trust social media reports about the blasts.

Intelligence sources say both damaged pipelines supplied fuel to Russian military facilities involved in the full-scale aggression against Ukraine.

• On the night of September 6-7, Ukrainian Defense Forces struck multiple strategic targets in Russia, hitting an oil pipeline, the Ilsky oil refinery, warehouses, and a pumping station.