Ukraine hits major Russian oil port near Finland
France 24 • • world
Key Points:
- Satellite images revealed flames and thick black smoke at the oil terminal in Primorsk, Russia, following a drone attack that damaged a fuel tank and caused a fire.
- The Ukrainian General Staff claimed responsibility for striking key fuel and energy infrastructure in Russia, including the Primorsk terminal and an oil refinery in Ufa, aiming to disrupt Russia's war funding.
- Primorsk, located near the Gulf of Finland and close to EU and NATO borders, handles about 60 million tonnes of oil annually, making it a significant target.
- Russian authorities reported shooting down over 70 drones in the Leningrad region, which has not been a main front in the conflict, while Ukraine said Moscow launched 251 drones overnight, with most intercepted.
- The ongoing conflict features near-daily Russian air strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, while Ukraine retaliates with drone attacks targeting Russian energy and military facilities.
