Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:05am on 31 Mar 2026,Tuesday International
Satellite images show large fires at Russian oil facilities after recent Ukrainian strikes. The attacks hit sites in the Leningrad region near St Petersburg. Reports confirm strikes on ports at Primorsk and Ust-Luga, and the Kirishi refinery. Several oil storage tanks were damaged or destroyed. Thick smoke was seen rising for days. Ukraine’s drone commander said the aim was to hit Russia’s “oil arteries” and reduce its export capacity. Data showed no oil shipments from key Baltic ports for two days. Officials said some fires were contained and no casualties were reported. Analysts say the strikes may affect Russia’s oil exports and revenues. (PC: BBC)
