On January 4, the SSU drones reportedly traveled over 900 kilometers, coming dangerously close to St. Petersburg, and struck tanks containing gas condensate at the port.
One tank was heavily damaged, with three others suffering shrapnel impacts from the explosion, as confirmed by video evidence from the attack.
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Experts estimate that repairs could take over a month, contingent on material availability, while the terminal’s operations face significant disruptions.
Ust-Luga, a vital logistics hub for russia’s shadow fleet exporting oil and gas, is a critical economic artery. By reducing the flow of foreign currency through such strikes, the SSU directly weakens russia’s war effort.
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