{"id":24090,"date":"2026-04-03T11:45:02","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T11:45:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businessprofittoday.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/03\/ukraine-drone-strikes-hit-40-of-russia-primorsk-oil-storage-report\/"},"modified":"2026-04-03T11:45:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T11:45:02","slug":"ukraine-drone-strikes-hit-40-of-russia-primorsk-oil-storage-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businessprofittoday.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/03\/ukraine-drone-strikes-hit-40-of-russia-primorsk-oil-storage-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Ukraine drone strikes hit 40% of Russia Primorsk oil storage: report"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Russian oil export infrastructure has suffered significant disruption after Ukrainian drone attacks damaged a substantial portion of storage capacity at key Baltic Sea ports, according to satellite imagery reviewed by Reuters.<\/p>\n

Images captured at the end of March and supplied by US spatial intelligence firm Vantor show that at least 40% of storage facilities at Russia\u2019s Primorsk port were destroyed or rendered inoperable. <\/p>\n

The development marks a major escalation in Ukraine\u2019s targeting of Russian energy infrastructure during the ongoing conflict.<\/p>\n

Primorsk takes a major hit<\/h2>\n

Primorsk, one of Russia\u2019s largest oil export gateways on the Baltic Sea, plays a critical role in global energy flows. <\/p>\n

The port has the capacity to handle up to 1 million barrels of oil per day, equivalent to nearly 1% of global supply, according to data from pipeline operator Transneft.<\/p>\n

Satellite images indicate that at least eight oil storage reservoirs, each with a capacity of 50,000 cubic metres, were damaged in the attacks. <\/p>\n

This represents roughly 40% of the port\u2019s total storage infrastructure and is expected to disrupt throughput significantly.<\/p>\n

The affected reservoirs are central to the port\u2019s logistics chain, with their availability directly influencing export volumes. <\/p>\n

Industry sources noted that two of the eight heavily damaged tanks were used for diesel storage, adding to the operational challenges.<\/p>\n

At one point last month, around 40% of Russia\u2019s oil exporting capabilities were shut down due to a combination of the drone strikes, the closure of the Druzhba pipeline in Ukraine, and the seizure of Russia-linked tankers.<\/p>\n

Ust-Luga disruptions add pressure<\/h2>\n

The impact of the attacks extended beyond Primorsk to another major Baltic Sea port, Ust-Luga, which faced repeated strikes throughout March. <\/p>\n

Russian local authorities reported that the port was hit on March 22, 25, 27, 29, and 31, forcing temporary suspensions of loading operations.<\/p>\n

Satellite imagery revealed that eight oil product storage reservoirs at the Ust-Luga Oil terminal, each with a capacity of 30,000 cubic metres, were damaged by fire. <\/p>\n

This accounts for roughly a quarter of the terminal\u2019s total storage capacity.<\/p>\n

In addition to storage facilities, some berth infrastructure was also affected, further complicating export operations and logistics at the port.<\/p>\n

These repeated disruptions underscore the growing vulnerability of Russia\u2019s export network as Ukraine intensifies its campaign against energy assets, particularly those located along critical maritime routes.<\/p>\n

Broader implications for oil markets<\/h2>\n

The sustained attacks on key export hubs come at a time when global energy markets remain sensitive to supply disruptions. <\/p>\n

Brent Crude surged 7% to $108 after US President Donald Trump said US will continue striking Iran <\/a>\u201cextremely hard\u201d over the next two to three weeks. <\/p>\n

With Primorsk alone handling a significant share of Russia\u2019s seaborne crude exports, any prolonged reduction in capacity could have ripple effects across global oil flows.<\/p>\n

The Kremlin has strongly condemned the attacks. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov described the strikes as “terrorist attacks,” adding that Russia \u201cwas working on protecting its critical infrastructure.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ukraine has stepped up its drone campaign over the past month, carrying out some of the heaviest strikes of the more than four-year conflict. <\/p>\n

The targeting of energy infrastructure, particularly export terminals, highlights a strategic effort to disrupt Russia\u2019s oil revenues and logistical capabilities.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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