The Baltic ports of Primorsk and Ust-Luga, which are the largest export hubs for russian energy resources, have suspended shipments of oil and fuel following drone attacks on Sunday, Ukrinform reports, citing Reuters and industry sources.
As reported, the governor of the Leningrad oblast, Alexander Drozdenko, confirmed a fire at several fuel storage tanks in Primorsk as a result of the attack, but did not mention the suspension of export operations.
It is noted that Primorsk, which can export more than 1 million barrels of crude oil per day, is a key link in the distribution of russian Urals oil and diesel fuel.
According to Drozdenko, 35 drones were allegedly shot down over the Leningrad oblast. At the same time, the russian Ministry of Defense reported intercepting 249 drones over the territory of russia during the night. At this time, it is unknown whether the port of Ust-Luga sustained any damage.
According to industry sources, last year 32.9 million tons of petroleum products were exported through Ust-Luga, and 16.8 million tons through Primorsk. The daily oil transshipment volume at Ust-Luga is about 700,000 barrels.