The publication learned about the consequences of Ukrainian attacks on Ust-Luga and Primorsk
Almost half of Russia’s oil exports were “switched off” after Ukraine successfully struck the ports of Ust-Luga and Primorsk.
This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing Reuters.
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Unnamed sources in the oil industry informed the publication that Russian oil companies warned buyers about the threat of declaring force majeure due to the Ukrainian attacks on the ports.
Sources clarified that oil loading at the Ust-Luga port was suspended since Wednesday, March 25.
One of Reuters’ sources added that oil loading at the Ust-Luga terminal may not resume until mid-April.
The port in Primorsk also suffered as a result of the attacks, but according to journalists, on Thursday, March 26, oil and fuel loading was partially resumed there.
According to calculations by Reuters based on market data, at least 40% of Russia’s oil export capacity is idle due to the attacks by Ukrainian drones.
Strikes on Ust-Luga and Primorsk
Recall that on the night of March 25, Ukrainian defenders struck the oil terminal in the port of Ust-Luga with drones. As a result of this attack, a massive fire broke out there.
According to the Security Service of Ukraine, the targets of the Ukrainian forces were oil-loading stands and a tank farm with oil and petroleum products.
Additionally, on March 23, Ukrainian drones struck the oil terminal in the port of Primorsk.
Today, March 27, both ports were attacked again at night.
