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Ust‑Luga Port Hit by Drone Strike, Novatek Halts Operations

newsMar 29, 2026424

Ukrainian drones struck the Ust-Luga port on Sunday, igniting storage tanks at a Novatek terminal. The attack sparked large fires that were visible from St. Petersburg. Novatek halted processing and exports from the damaged facility. The strike disrupts one of Russia's largest petroleum export hubs, threatening energy flows and raising geopolitical tensions.

Key Highlights

Ukrainian drones struck Ust-Luga port, igniting tanks at Novatek's terminal.
Novatek suspended processing and exports from the damaged Ust-Luga facility.
Regional air defenses shot down 36 drones during the nighttime assault.