Ukrainian Drone Barrage Sets Key Russian Oil Port Ablaze
A massive Ukrainian drone attack at Russia’s Ust-Luga oil export terminal in the Baltic Sea has sparked a fire at the site as Ukraine continues to target Russian refineries and energy export infrastructure. Following a drone attack overnight, the Ust-Luga port sustained damage, and a fire broke out, Alexander Drozdenko, governor of the Leningrad region where the port is located, said on his…
Ukraine's drone strike on Russia's Ust-Luga oil export terminal has resulted in a fire at the facility, according to Governor Alexander Drozdenko of the Leningrad region. The port, which is the primary Russian outlet for Baltic Sea exports, was damaged in the overnight attack, leading to the outbreak of flames. Despite Russia managing to shoot down 52 drones during the assault, authorities are currently evaluating the extent of the damage.
This is not the first time Ust-Luga has been targeted by Ukraine, as the port has faced multiple drone strikes since the conflict began in 2022. The strikes have targeted various facilities at the port, including a Novatek refinery, and have led to occasional disruptions in shipments and loadings. The ongoing attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, such as refineries, are contributing to a fuel crisis in Russia, prompting the government to extend its ban on diesel exports until the end of September.
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