Fact-check: The article incorrectly attributes the statement to Ukraine's Energy Minister Denis Shmygal, who is actually the Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, indicating a factual error; the source, TASS, is a Russian state-owned agency with a history of bias on Ukraine-related issues, potentially misrepresenting facts; while the Druzhba pipeline has faced disruptions due to the conflict, the specific claim of internal damage from a tank accident lacks immediate verification from reliable sources.
Timeline for Druzhba pipeline restart not yet determined — Ukrainian Energy Minister
Ukraine's Energy Minister Denis Shmygal reports that the Druzhba oil pipeline has sustained significant internal damage from a tank accident, with no timeline yet determined for restart. The damage is reportedly not visible from the surface, complicating assessment and repair efforts for this critical energy infrastructure.