Russia and Ukraine exchange strikes as ‘key fuel pipeline’ near Moscow hit

A Russian ‘Grad’ self-propelled multiple rocket launcher fires towards Ukrainian positions on an undisclosed location in Ukraine (Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP)

Ukrainian forces have hit an important fuel pipeline in the Moscow region that supplies the Russian army, Ukraine’s military intelligence has said.

The operation was carried out late on Friday, according to a statement on the Telegram messaging channel. The agency, which is known by its acronym HUR, described it as a “serious blow” to Russia’s military logistics.