A Ukrainian drone assault damaged Russia's Ust-Luga petroleum facility on Sunday, igniting a blaze at one of the country's key oil export hubs. Regional officials reported intercepting 36 drones during the attack on the facility that processes roughly 700,000 barrels daily.
A Ukrainian drone strike ignited a fire at Russia’s Ust-Luga petroleum facility on Sunday, causing damage to one of Moscow’s most significant oil export terminals, according to regional leadership.
Leningrad region Governor Alexander Drozdenko announced via Telegram that the facility sustained damage during the aerial assault, which also resulted in a blaze at the strategic location.
Defense forces intercepted 36 unmanned aircraft over the area during the attack, Drozdenko reported.
The Ust-Luga terminal, which operates under Russian pipeline giant Transneft, processes approximately 700,000 barrels of oil exports daily. Industry data indicates the facility moved 32.9 million metric tons of petroleum products in 2025.
The strike represents part of Ukraine’s ongoing campaign targeting Russian energy infrastructure and refineries in an effort to weaken Moscow’s wartime economic foundation.
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