Druzhba pipeline crucial to Hungary attacked for 4th time: Hungarian “Magyar” at the centre

Ukraine has carried out another attack on the Druzhba (“Friendship”) oil pipeline, targeting strategic facilities in Russia overnight from Saturday to Sunday. The operation was confirmed both by the Ukrainian General Staff and Robert Brovdi, the drone commander known by the callsign “Magyar”. Brovdi first rose to prominence when Hungary banned him from entering the country and the entire Schengen zone following previous strikes on the same pipeline.

Targeting Russian infrastructure

According to Brovdi’s Facebook post, the strike hit a strategically important pumping station in Russia’s Bryansk region. This facility plays a key role in transporting oil products from Belarusian refineries into Russia. In his Telegram update, Brovdi shared a black-and-white video showing a burning structure resembling an oil facility, followed by an explosion.

The Ukrainian military confirmed the attack, stating that both missiles and artillery were employed. Multiple impacts were recorded on the pumping station and nearby oil storage tanks. Ukrainian officials noted that the targeted facility supplies fuel to the Russian armed forces.

In addition, Ukrainian special forces reportedly attacked an oil refinery near Krasnodarsk on the eastern coast of the Azov Sea, another strategic location for Russia’s energy infrastructure, Telex writes.

Repeated strikes on a key energy artery

According to Portfolio, this marks the fourth attack by Ukrainian forces on the Druzhba pipeline, which is crucial for transporting Russian oil. The Bryansk strike caused significant fire damage, according to reports. The pipeline also delivers oil to Slovakia and Hungary, while serving Belarus and several key Russian ports.

Brovdi, whose callsign “Magyar” reflects his Hungarian heritage, has become a central figure in diplomatic tensions between Ukraine and Hungary. Following a previous drone strike, Budapest officially named him responsible and banned him from entering Hungary and the Schengen zone. The incident drew attention in Warsaw, where Poland’s foreign minister invited Brovdi to discuss the matter. Known for his direct style, Brovdi often adds “Ruszkik haza!” (“Russians go home!”) in Hungarian to his posts.

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