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Ukrainian Drone Strikes Cause Fire at Russia's Ust-Luga Oil Port in Largest Attack of Year

Ukrainian forces launched a large-scale overnight drone strike on Russia’s Leningrad Oblast, causing explosions and a fire at the Ust-Luga oil port, which handles significant oil exports, and hitting energy infrastructure. Authorities confirmed firefighters are battling the blaze at the Baltic Sea port in what is described as the largest drone attack of the year.

24 Mar, 17:43 — 25 Mar, 13:14
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BBCHigh1h ago

Estonia and Latvia say territories hit by stray Ukrainian drones

The incidents occurred on the same night that Ukraine launched a massive attack on Russia's port of Ust-Luga, near the Estonian border.

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual2h ago

Estonia, Latvia report drone incursions from Russian airspace

Riga said drone that entered its territory may be Ukrainian.

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ukrainska-pravda3h ago

Ukraine strikes facilities operated by Russian gas giant near St Petersburg

A Baltic port in the town of Ust-Luga in Leningrad Oblast in Russia's north-west has been hit by Ukrainian drones. The attack has been executed by deep-strike units from the Special Operations Forces (SOF), working with the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), the Unmanned Systems Forces (USF), Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, the State Border Guard Service and the Foreign Intelligence Service.

By VALENTYNA ROMANENKO

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DWHigh20h ago

Germany detains two suspected of spying for Russia

The suspects allegedly surveilled a German national who supplied drones and related components to Ukraine, prosecutors said.

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France 24High3h ago

Estonia and Latvia say they were hit by drones as Ukraine unleashes massive attack on Russia

A drone coming from Russian airspace struck a power plant in Estonia on Wednesday, while another crashed into Latvian territory, with officials in Riga saying it was likely a Ukrainian drone gone astray. Kyiv earlier launched a massive drone barrage against Russia, sparking a fire at a major petroleum export hub not far from the Estonian border.

By FRANCE 24

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The IndependentMostly Factual2h ago

Two countries hit by stray drones as Russia and Ukraine continue aerial attacks

These events coincided with a Ukrainian drone attack that ignited oil facilities at a Russian port

By Anna Ringstrom and Andrius Sytas

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straits-timesMostly Factual5h ago

Ukraine attacks sparked fire at major Russian port, says governor - The Straits Times

Ukraine attacks sparked fire at major Russian port, says governor  The Straits Times

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Moscow TimesMostly Factual4h ago

Ukraine Hits Ust-Luga Oil Terminal in Largest Drone Attack of the Year

Authorities said firefighters were battling the blaze at the Baltic Sea port, which can handle around 700,000 barrels of oil exports per day.

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arab-newsMixed6h ago

Ukrainian strikes cut power to hundreds of thousands in Russia’s Belgorod region, governor says - Arab News

Ukrainian strikes cut power to hundreds of thousands in Russia’s Belgorod region, governor says  Arab News

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ukrinformMixed1h ago

Latvia and Estonia confirm crash of Ukrainian drones

Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics confirmed that a Ukrainian drone fell in the Kraslava region on Wednesday, March 25, while carrying out a mission to strike targets in Russia.

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err-newsMostly Factual40m ago

Several dozen tankers anchored in Gulf of Finland after attacks on Russian ports

According to Reuters, dozens of shadow fleet tankers were left anchored in the Gulf of Finland as a result of drone attacks which caused Russia's Ust-Luga and Primorsk terminals to stop loading petroleum products.

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lsm-englishMostly Factual5h ago

Drone flies into Latvian territory from Russia and falls / Article - LSM

Drone flies into Latvian territory from Russia and falls / Article  LSM

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romania-insiderMostly Factual4h ago

Romanian woman suspected of spying for Russia detained in Germany

By radu.dumitrescu

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Coverage Timeline

First report: vijesti-me · 24 Mar, 16:57Full coverage: 49 · 20hWindow: 20h
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vijesti-me24 Mar, 16:57First to report

Njemački tužioci: Dvije osobe uhapšene zbog sumnje da su...

DW24 Mar, 17:43

Germany detains two suspected of spying for Russia

11h later
iefimerida25 Mar, 04:43

Η Ουκρανία έπληξε λιμάνι και ενεργειακές υποδομές της Ρωσίας

1h later
irozhlas25 Mar, 06:12

ONLINE: Rusko hlásí sestřelení 389 ukrajinských dronů. Mířily na Moskevskou a Leningradskou oblast

der-standard25 Mar, 06:23

Wegen russischem Angriff: 150.000 Menschen in Nordukraine ohne Strom

lrt-english25 Mar, 06:30

Drone enters Latvia from Russia, crashes near the border - LRT

helsingin-sanomat25 Mar, 06:51

Ukrainan sota | Venäjän lennokkeja lensi Viron ja Latvian ilmatiloihin

dr-dk25 Mar, 07:02

Letland melder om drone i lettisk luftrum

svenska-dagbladet25 Mar, 07:13

Rysk drönare kränkte Lettlands luftrum

aftonbladet25 Mar, 07:41

Ryska drönare över Baltikum

arab-news25 Mar, 07:47

Ukrainian strikes cut power to hundreds of thousands in Russia’s Belgorod region, governor says - Arab News

vg25 Mar, 07:55

Russiske droner skal ha havnet i Latvia og Estland

straits-times25 Mar, 07:56

Ukraine attacks sparked fire at major Russian port, says governor - The Straits Times

nrk25 Mar, 07:59

Russisk eksporthamn i brann

ruv25 Mar, 08:07

Drónar sprungu í Eistlandi og Lettlandi

bloomberg25 Mar, 08:08

Fire at Russia’s Ust-Luga Oil Port on Baltic After Drone Attack - Bloomberg.com

le-figaro25 Mar, 08:12

Un drone venu de Russie heurte la cheminée d'une centrale électrique en Estonie

politiken25 Mar, 08:14

Letland og Estland melder om russiske dronehændelser i luftrum

dh-les-sports25 Mar, 08:17

Guerre en Ukraine: un drone venu de Russie heurte la cheminée d'une centrale électrique en Estonie

die-presse25 Mar, 08:34

Ukraine schlägt zurück und greift Russland mit Hunderten Drohnen an

balkan-web25 Mar, 08:38

Estonia në gatishmëri të lartë, droni rus godet një termocentral në vend

20-minuten25 Mar, 08:38

Massiver Drohnenangriff: Eisbrecher-Schiff und Öllager beschädigt

24ur25 Mar, 08:42

Ruski dron zadel elektrarno v Estoniji

lsm-english25 Mar, 08:46

Drone flies into Latvian territory from Russia and falls / Article - LSM

Moscow Times25 Mar, 08:58

Ukraine Hits Ust-Luga Oil Terminal in Largest Drone Attack of the Year

jutarnji-list25 Mar, 09:12

U okrugu Belgorod gotovo pola milijuna ljudi bez struje, Rusi tuku po sjeveru Ukrajine

index-hr25 Mar, 09:27

Ruski dron pogodio elektranu NATO članice

romania-insider25 Mar, 09:31

Romanian woman suspected of spying for Russia detained in Germany

newsbeast25 Mar, 09:36

Εκατοντάδες χιλιάδες νοικοκυριά έμειναν χωρίς ρεύμα μετά από ουκρανικά πλήγματα στην περιφέρεια Μπέλγκοροντ

digi2425 Mar, 09:36

După atacul masiv al Rusiei cu aproape 1.000 de drone asupra Ucrainei, Moscova susține că a doborât peste 300 de drone lansate de Kiev

France 2425 Mar, 10:02

Estonia and Latvia say they were hit by drones as Ukraine unleashes massive attack on Russia

aktuality-sk25 Mar, 10:09

Lotyšský vzdušný priestor v noci narušili dva neidentifikované drony, ktoré prileteli z Ruska a Bieloruska

dnevnik-bg25 Mar, 10:32

Руски балтийски пристанища спряха товаренето на петрол след украински атаки

hotnews25 Mar, 10:33

O dronă de origine necunoscută, venită din spațiul Rusiei, a lovit un coș de fum al unei centrale electrice din Estonia. Alte două drone au intrat în Letonia

la-vanguardia25 Mar, 10:34

Ucrania incendia un segundo puerto exportador de petróleo ruso en el Báltico

ukrainska-pravda25 Mar, 10:40

Ukraine strikes facilities operated by Russian gas giant near St Petersburg

orf25 Mar, 10:43

Drohnen stürzen in Estland und Lettland ab

hvg25 Mar, 10:58

Idegen drónok repültek be két balti NATO-tagállam légterébe

lsm-lv25 Mar, 11:10

LSM no Latgales: drons Krāslavas novadā nokritis netālu no divām mājām

The Independent25 Mar, 11:28

Two countries hit by stray drones as Russia and Ukraine continue aerial attacks

naftemporiki25 Mar, 11:29

Drone πλήγματα «παγώνουν» το μεγαλύτερο λιμάνι πετρελαίου της Ρωσίας

Al Jazeera25 Mar, 11:35

Estonia, Latvia report drone incursions from Russian airspace

delfi-lt25 Mar, 11:37

Po Ukrainos smūgių šimtai tūkstančių žmonių Belgorode liko be elektros energijos

ukrinform25 Mar, 12:14

Latvia and Estonia confirm crash of Ukrainian drones

BBC25 Mar, 12:42

Estonia and Latvia say territories hit by stray Ukrainian drones

yle-uutiset25 Mar, 13:06

Droonit hipovat Suomen rajaa – videot Viipurista näyttävät suomalais­rakennuksen palon

err-news25 Mar, 13:14

Several dozen tankers anchored in Gulf of Finland after attacks on Russian ports

faz25 Mar, 13:15

Liveblog UkraineKrieg: Estland und Lettland: Es waren ukrainische Drohnen

tagesschau25 Mar, 13:26Latest update

Rüstungsbranche im Visier der russischen Geheimdienste