(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Sources in the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine reported this to Ukrinform.

On August 26, a powerful explosion occurred on the Ryazan–Moscow oil pipeline, one of the main supply routes for petroleum products to the Russian capital.

According to DIU sources, after local Ryazan channels reported a loud“bang” along a section of the pipeline, a major fire broke out.

Emergency service vehicles were deployed within hours to extinguish the blaze.

Residents reported that in the area of the village of Bozhatkovo, in Ryazan's district, law enforcement and repair crews were working to deal with the aftermath of the explosion and fire.

It is noted that since 2018, this pipeline has been repurposed to supply automobile gasoline by the Transneft company, which also provides fuel for the aggressor state's army.

According to the DIU, as a result of the incident, the transportation of oil products to Moscow has been halted indefinitely.

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