Drones strike Russia’s Ust-Luga port again as EU officials visit Ukraine

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 31, 2026 at 12:54 PM

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Ukrainian drones have struck Russia's Ust-Luga port on the Baltic Sea for the fifth time in 10 days, part of an intensified campaign targeting Russian oil export infrastructure. The overnight attacks on Tuesday injured three people and damaged several buildings, though the extent of the port damage is unclear. Ust-Luga is a major complex for oil processing and export, handling significant volumes of crude oil and oil products. These attacks come as Ukraine reports shooting down a large number of Russian drones and amid concerns about dwindling Western military resources due to the Middle East war, which has also contributed to rising global oil prices.

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Regional governor Alexander Drozdenko said three people, including two children, were treated for injuries.

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Ukrainian drones have struck Russia’s Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga for the fifth time in 10 days.

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Oil prices have surged to their highest level in nearly two weeks amid escalation on multiple fronts.

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Ukraine says its air defences shot down 267 out of 289 drones launched by Russia overnight.

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Ust-Luga exported 32.9 million metric tonnes of oil products last year.

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United States 30% European Union 30% Iran 30% Qatar 30% United Arab Emirates 30% Gulf of Finland 40% Baltic Sea 40% Alexander Drozdenko 50% Kyiv ×250% Ust-Luga ×570% Russia ×480% Ukraine ×790%

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drone attacks 100% ukraine 90% russia 90% ust-luga port 80% oil export infrastructure 70% oil products 60% air defenses 50% baltic sea 50% oil prices 40%

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