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Drone Attack Sparks Fire at Russia's Ust-Luga Oil Port

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A fire broke out at Russia's Ust-Luga oil port on the Baltic Sea after a drone strike destroyed 56 unmanned aerial vehicles over the Leningrad region, according to local governor Alexander Drozdenko. The incident marks another attack on Russia's critical oil export infrastructure, which has faced repeated strikes targeting energy facilities.

The Ust-Luga port serves as a major hub for Russian oil exports, handling significant volumes of petroleum products destined for international markets. Located on the Baltic Sea, the facility plays a crucial role in Moscow's energy revenues, making it a strategic target for adversaries seeking to disrupt Russia's economic lifelines.

Emergency crews worked to contain the blaze at the port facility, though the full extent of damage to oil storage and processing infrastructure remains unclear. The attack comes amid escalating tensions and follows a pattern of strikes against Russia's energy sector, which has become increasingly vulnerable to drone warfare. The incident threatens to disrupt oil shipments and potentially impact global energy markets already strained by geopolitical instability.