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Ukrainian Forces Capture Sudzha Gas Station, European Prices Hit 2024 High

Aug 7, 2024, 05:10 PM

Ukrainian forces have reportedly captured the Sudzha gas metering station, a critical hub on the Druzhba pipeline in Russia's Kursk region. This station is a key transit point for Russian gas exports to the European Union, channeling nearly 50% of the supply. The capture has raised concerns over the security of gas supplies to Europe, causing European gas prices to soar to their highest level in 2024. The Sudzha station is the only operational Russian gas pipeline currently supplying the European market, delivering 1.1 trillion cubic feet of gas per year. The situation underscores the vulnerability of Europe's energy supply amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.