Drone attacks on Ust-Luga port damage oil loading terminal – Reuters

Industry sources told Reuters, Ukrinform reports.

During the latest attack, Ukrainian drones targeted crude oil loading facilities operated by Russia's pipeline monopoly, Transneft. The company did not respond to a request for comment.

According to sources, last year 32.9 million tonnes of petroleum products were exported through the port of Ust-Luga. Typically, about 700,000 barrels of oil are processed there daily. Reuters estimates, based on market data, that drone attacks and the seizure of tankers from Russia's shadow fleet have paralyzed at least 40% of Russia's oil export capacity.

Ust-Luga, located on the southeastern coast of the Gulf of Finland, is a sprawling complex of oil processing facilities and export terminals handling crude oil and petroleum products.

Regional authorities reported attacks on Ust-Luga on March 22, 25, 27, 29, and 31, forcing the suspension of export operations.

As Ukrinform reported, on the night of March 31, drones attacked Russia's Leningrad region, with the port of Ust-Luga among the damaged facilities.

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