After a series of successful strikes on the Primorsk oil terminal in the territory of the Russian Federation, up to 40% of its infrastructure has been incapacitated. According to satellite images taken at the end of March, at least eight tanks, each with a capacity of 50,000 cubic meters, sustained significant damage. These losses may lead to a reduction in oil transshipment volumes and complicate logistics for Russian Baltic ports.
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Extent of Damage and Consequences for Port Infrastructure
The affected tanks played a key role in the storage and transportation of petroleum products, particularly diesel fuel. Significant damage has been inflicted on facilities that supported Primorsk’s operations as one of the largest export points for Russian oil. It is noted that the reduction in capacity may impact export volumes and financial revenues for Russia. A significant portion of the damaged tanks was used for diesel fuel, further complicating supply logistics.
Damage to Other Baltic Terminals
Alongside the attack on Primorsk, a temporary suspension of oil unloading was recorded at another Baltic port—Ust-Luga. Satellite images showed the destruction of eight petroleum product tanks with a capacity of 30,000 cubic meters each, which constitutes about 25% of this terminal’s capacity. Additionally, some berths have been damaged, which may negatively affect the overall capabilities of the port in handling and exporting petroleum products.
“Fires broke out in the ports of Primorsk and Ust-Luga in the Leningrad region as a result of successful strikes.”
Overall, over the past month, Ukraine has significantly intensified strikes on the energy infrastructure of Russia, conducting the largest operations against Baltic ports since the beginning of the full-scale war.