Ukraine Strikes Russia’s Ust-Luga Oil Terminal as Attacks Intensify
Ukraine launched one of its largest attacks of the war, targeting areas across Russia, including the Ust-Luga oil terminal. The regional governor reported damage and a fire in the port area, which was later extinguished. Russia retaliated with widespread attacks, including on Odesa and Kyiv regions, and Ukraine said it intercepted or suppressed 199 aerial targets.
Why it matters: This escalation reflects the ongoing theme of energy infrastructure targeting in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, affecting global energy markets and export routes.