Ukraine strikes Russia's major Ust-Luga oil port on Baltic Sea
Aftermath of the strike on the Ust-Luga port in Russia (photo: t.me/firepointofficial)
One of Russia's largest oil ports on the Baltic Sea was struck by Ukraine's Defense Forces, according to Fire Point.
What is known about the strike on Ust-Luga
"Ukraine's Defense Forces struck the Ust-Luga port," Fire Point reported.
According to the source, damage and a fire were recorded in the port area as a result of the attack. Details on the extent of the damage are currently being clarified.
photo: Fire Point
photo: Fire Point
Why Ust-Luga is important to Russia
Ust-Luga is one of Russia's largest ports on the Baltic Sea. Significant volumes of the following pass through it:
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Oil and petroleum products;
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Coal;
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Fertilizers;
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Liquefied gas;
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Other cargo.
On the night of August 14 and into the morning, drones launched a massive attack on Moscow and the Leningrad region.
At the same time, a fire was first reported in the area of the Ust-Luga port, while the governor of the Leningrad region reported that dozens of drones had been shot down over the region.
Meanwhile, on the same day, a strike was reported on a Wildberries warehouse in the Tver region, 150 kilometers from Moscow.
Drone debris damaged a wall of the building, causing brief smoke that was quickly cleared.
