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Ukraine's Drone Strikes Disrupt 40% of Russia's Oil Exports, Force Majeure Looms

29 March, 2026.Ukraine War.4 sources

Key Takeaways

Drone strike ignited a fire at Russia's Baltic port Ust-Luga.
Ukraine intensified drone attacks on refineries, oil depots, and ports.
Ust-Luga suffered a second strike within days.

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Ukraine intensified drone strikes on Russian infrastructure.

“A drone strike triggered a fire at Russia’s Baltic port of Ust-Luga, the regional governor said Sunday reporting new damage at the major exporting hub hit for a second time in days”

Kyiv Post

The Ust-Luga port was hit for a second time in days.

Kyiv Post

Thirty-six drones were destroyed overnight in the region.

At least 40 percent of Russia's oil export capacity has been halted.

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The drone campaign follows the recent easing of international oil sanctions on Russia.

Ukraine's SBU claimed its drones successfully struck the Ust-Luga oil terminal.

South China Morning Post

Primorsk partially resumed operations.

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A Ukrainian drone killed a man in Russia's Belgorod region.

“A drone strike triggered a fire at Russia's Baltic port of Ust-Luga, the regional governor said Sunday reporting new damage at the major exporting hub hit for a second time in days”