Russian Oil Exports Halted After Drone Attacks on Baltic Ports

Russian oil exports through the Baltic ports of Ust-Luga and Primorsk have come to a complete halt following drone attacks on the Leningrad region, according to sources familiar with the situation, as reported by Reuters. Experts cited by the agency described the drone strike as the largest ever recorded in the region. Together, these ports handle up to half of Russia's total maritime oil exports, making the disruption significant for both domestic and international energy markets. Fire Response and Damage Assessment On the morning of Monday, March 23, Leningrad Governor Alexander Drozdenko reported that firefighting efforts continue at the Primorsk port. Around 50 pieces of equipment are involved in extinguishing the blaze. No official damage reports have emerged from Ust-Luga, and sources have no further information on the situation there.