Attack on Ust-Luga Port: New Details and Consequences

New videos have emerged online allegedly showing an attack on the Ust-Luga port located in the Leningrad region of the Russian Federation. This incident occurred on the night of March 31, and the corresponding footage was published on Thursday, April 2, by the Ukrainian Telegram channel Supernova+.

The published footage reveals the oil terminal port operated by Novatek, one of the largest ports in Russia on the Baltic Sea. The description accompanying the video suggests that the attack was likely carried out by drones from the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU). "The drones attacked from the sea, providing grounds to believe in yet another secret, incredible operation by the SBU," the description states.

Ust-Luga port plays a crucial role in the export of oil products from Russia. Last year, approximately 32.9 million tons of oil products were exported through this port, while Primorsk port accounted for 16.8 million tons. This underscores the port's significance for the Russian economy and energy security.

According to reports, drones again attacked the Leningrad region on the night of Tuesday, March 31. Reuters notes that this marks the fifth attack on the Russian Ust-Luga port in the last ten days, indicating a growing activity of Ukrainian forces in the region.

The Governor of the Leningrad region, Alexander Drozdenko, confirmed that damage occurred at the Ust-Luga port as a result of the drone attack. This information highlights the seriousness of the situation and the potential consequences for the port's operations.

On March 29, the Security Service of Ukraine also reported that their long-range drones successfully struck the infrastructure of the oil terminal at Ust-Luga port. This indicates that Ukrainian forces are actively attempting to target critical infrastructure objects of the enemy.

Satellite images from Planet Labs taken on March 30 confirm that large fires are ongoing at the oil infrastructure in both Ust-Luga and Primorsk ports in the Leningrad region following the drone attacks. These fires could have serious implications for the export of oil products from Russia, which in turn will affect the economic situation in the country.

Thus, the situation surrounding Ust-Luga port remains tense, and further actions by Ukrainian forces may lead to new attacks on Russian infrastructure objects. This underscores the importance of controlling such strategic assets as ports in the context of the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia.