BP said it shut down Baku-Supsa pipeline on August 12 as a precautionary measure, but added that it was unaware of any Russian bombings on pipelines, The Associated Press reported.

BP spokesman Robert Wine said that the pipeline was closed because it runs through the center of Georgia, where there was greater risk of conflict.

He also said that the company would continue assessing the security situation over the next few days to consider when to reopen the pipelines.