In the early hours of April 7, Ukrainian defense forces targeted an oil terminal at the Ust-Luga port in Russia’s Leningrad region, resulting in damage to three storage tanks. This information was confirmed by the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
The strike specifically hit the “Ust-Luga Oil” terminal, which is operated by Transneft-Baltika. Initial reports indicate that three tanks were affected, which are critical to Russia’s oil export infrastructure. Military officials noted that revenues generated from this terminal contribute to the ongoing military operations against Ukraine.
The extent of the damage is still being assessed. Additionally, the General Staff reported on the aftermath of a prior attack on April 5, which also targeted Russian oil transport and refining facilities.
According to the General Staff, the attack on the Transneft-Port Primorsk resulted in damage to three 20,000 cubic meter tanks, leading to a fire involving oil products. These tanks are typically used for the long-term storage of oil and other flammable liquids.
Furthermore, it was noted that the April 5 strike on LLC “Lukoil-Nizhnegorodnefteorgsintez” caused damage to components of primary crude oil processing units, specifically AVT-6 and AVT-1, as well as to the 19/6 unit involved in the production of oil bitumen.
Reports of the attack on the Ust-Luga port were also shared by the Astra channel and Leningrad region governor Alexander Drozdenko.
Ukrainian forces executed a strike on an oil terminal in Russia's Leningrad region, damaging key infrastructure linked to oil exports. The attack is part of ongoing military operations affecting Russian oil facilities.