The stoppage of the last Russian oil flows to Europe, via the Soviet-era Druzhba pipeline, has triggered a geopolitical clash that has blocked new EU sanctions on Russia and vital funding for Ukraine.

The fire can be seen from space. In Russia's Tatarstan, a massive fire that broke out as a result of a UAV attack on the Kaleikino oil pumping station (OPS) is still burning. About this on Tuesday, February 24, Radio Liberty writes, publishing a satellite image that was taken today.

Russia is using makeshift defenses to protect energy infrastructure from Ukrainian attacks, but the latest attack suggests they don't always work.

Explosions were reported overnight on Feb. 22 in Russia’s Belgorod, where officials said a large-scale missile strike caused significant damage to local infrastructure, as reports also emerged of attacks targeting energy and oil infrastructure elsewhere in Russia.

KYIV, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Russian oil transit to eastern Europe via the Ukrainian part of the Druzhba oil pipeline has been suspended since January 27 owing to a Russian attack, the Ukrainian foreign ministry said on Thursday.

Slovakia and Hungary still rely on Druzhba supplies, remaining the only EU countries that continue to purchase Russian oil. The EU made a final decision in January to also completely stop importing Russian gas, which Hungary and Slovakia still receive, through 2027. They challenged the decision in court.

Ukraine reportedly struck an oil depot in Russia's Pskov Oblast and launched missiles at the Russian city of Belgorod, causing power outages in parts of the city, Telegram news channels and local authorities reported overnight Feb.

Ukraine reports Druzhba pipeline damage from a Russian attack; Hungary and Slovakia see temporary supply halt as alternative routes and stocks cushion impact.

Russian oil transit to eastern Europe via the Ukrainian section of the Druzhba pipeline has been suspended since January 27 following a Russian attack, Ukraine’

A major fire continues at the Kaleykino oil pumping station in Tatarstan. The blaze was captured on satellite imagery, according to Radio Svoboda. Read also: Ukraine targets Druzhba pipeline: How attacks hit Russia and why Orbán is worried The fire was recorded on satellite images taken on the morning of February 24.

Hungary and Slovakia have asked Croatia to help them secure Russian oil and Hungarian company MOL initiated the release of