Poland says it fixes leak in Druzhba oil pipeline

FILE PHOTO: A view shows a leak detected in Druzhba oil pipeline as reported by Polish pipeline operator PERN, in Chodecz, Poland August 5, 2023, in this picture obtained from social media. Anna Trzeciakowska via X/via REUTERS/file photo

WARSAW (Reuters) - Polish pipeline operator PERN said on Tuesday that it had restored the Druzhba oil pipeline to full functionality as expected, after a leak had been discovered.

PERN halted pumping through a section of the pipeline, which connects Russia to Europe, after detecting a leak in central Poland on Saturday.