Summary
Ukrainian drones attacked a Russian port in Primorsk and an oil refinery in Nizhny Novgorod. The attacks were reported by Ukrainian drone forces and confirmed by local Russian officials. These strikes are part of Ukraine's efforts to target Russian oil infrastructure, which plays a vital role in funding the war.
Key Facts
- Ukrainian drones hit Russia's Baltic Sea port of Primorsk.
- Drones also struck the NORSI oil refinery in Nizhny Novgorod.
- A pipeline in Primorsk was initially reported damaged, with fuel leaking due to shrapnel.
- A fire broke out at the NORSI refinery, damaging two facilities but causing no injuries.
- Primorsk is a major port for exporting Russian oil, used by Transneft.
- NORSI can process 16 million metric tonnes of oil per year.
- Ukraine has increased attacks on Russian oil sites to affect Moscow's war revenue.
- Diplomatic talks to end the war have been stalled, with no agreement on territory issues.
