Ukraine Targets Key Russian Oil Export Infrastructure Near Baltic Sea in Coordinated Strikes
Summary
Ukraine launched coordinated attacks on key Russian oil export infrastructure near the Baltic Sea, severely damaging major depots and halting exports for two consecutive days.
Key Points
- Ukraine conducted coordinated strikes on Russian oil export infrastructure near the Baltic Sea between March 23 and 28.
- The attacks targeted major facilities at Ust-Luga and Primorsk ports and the Kirishi refinery in the Leningrad region.
- Primorsk and Ust-Luga ports together accounted for over 40% of Russia's oil exports in 2025, and exports were halted on March 26 and 27 due to the strikes.
- Satellite imagery and data reveal extensive fires and damage to storage tanks, challenging Russian claims of controlled fires and no casualties.
