Russian Baltic port resumes crude loading after Ukrainian drone attacks: Report

Ukrainian drones struck Russia's Baltic Sea Ust-Luga port in March for the fifth time in 10 days, and struck crude oil loading facilities operated by Transneft.

Published on: Apr 6, 2026, 02:17:35 IST

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Russia's key Baltic port of Ust-Luga resumed crude loading after days of disruptions amid multiple Ukrainian drone attacks in the region, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday.

A satellite near-infrared image shows smoke rising from Russia's Baltic port of Ust-Luga after a Ukrainian attack, in Ust-Luga, Leningrad Oblast, March 27, 2026. (via REUTERS File)

The Jewel, an Aframax-class vessel, began a cargo loading on Saturday, the report said, citing shipping information seen by Bloomberg.

Ukrainian drones struck Russia's Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga in late March for the fifth time in 10 days, and industry sources told Reuters that the drones struck crude oil loading facilities operated by Russian pipeline monopoly Transneft.

Reuters could not immediately verify the report. Transneft did not immediately reply to a request for comment.

At least 40% of Russia's oil export capacity has been disrupted by drone attacks, a disputed strike on a major pipeline and the seizure of tankers, Reuters reported last month, citing calculations based on market data.

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