In the Rostov region, Russia, there has been an explosion of a pipeline, leading to the suspension of tanker loading with petroleum products.

This information was reported by the Main Intelligence Directorate.

"On the night of April 6, 2024, in the area of the settlement Azov (Rostov region), there was an explosion of a pipeline used for pumping petroleum products from a local oil depot to tankers in the harbor area of the Azov Sea port," the statement said.

Currently, according to intelligence reports, loading of tankers with petroleum products has been suspended indefinitely.

"The facility was used by the aggressor state for military purposes, to support the conduct of a genocidal war against Ukraine," added the intelligence.