Oil terminals and refinery hit in Russia's Leningrad region – USF Commander

Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Robert "Magyar" Brovdi, has reported strikes on the Kirishi oil refinery in Russia’s Leningrad region, following attacks on two oil terminals, Primorsk and Ust-Luga, in the same Baltic Sea region.

"Monday, March 23 – transshipment at the Transneft-Primorsk terminal was stopped; on the same day, ironically, the alternative Ust-Luga terminal resumed operations after being shut down due to ‘courtesy visits’ from Ukrainian drones," Brovdi wrote on Telegram on Thursday, adding that a repeat strike was carried out against Ust-Luga on Wednesday, March 25.

"Thursday, March 26 – the region’s largest Kirishi refinery, which receives Siberian crude via pipeline for processing in the Leningrad region followed by pumping to the aforementioned ports for export, has ‘lit up.’ This trio defines the perimeter of operations. A comprehensive tour of this trio was carried out by deep-strike units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces, including USF ‘Birds.’ Today’s trip to KINEF (Kirishi refinery) was implemented by ‘Birds’ of the 1st Special Center of the USF together with SBU forces and assets," he said.

According to the USF Commander, the Gulf of Finland is currently shrouded in smoke, with glows observed in some places.

"By rhythmically demilitarizing the oil arteries, processing, and raw material exports of Russia, we complicate its ability to finance the expansion of its military capabilities, and ensure ‘toll control’ over oil leaks through the Baltic," Brovdi wrote.