On November 11, 2026, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) reported a successful attack on the port and oil infrastructure of Russia in Ust-Luga, Leningrad Oblast. As a result of this operation, a missile ship of the "Buyan-M" class was damaged, along with several oil product storage tanks, leading to large-scale fires.
Details of the Ust-Luga Attack
According to the SBU, the terminals "Novatek-Ust-Luga" and "Ust-Luga Oil" were attacked during the night of November 11. The main consequences of the attack include:
- Damage to several tanks at the "Novatek-Ust-Luga" terminal, each with a capacity of 30,000 tons;
- Large-scale fire at the "Ust-Luga Oil" terminal;
- Fires reported at the AТ "Factor" terminal;
- Fire at the "Luzhskaya" railway station;
- Damage to pumping stations, pipelines, and oil transshipment equipment.
Damage to the Missile Ship
The SBU also confirmed that during the attack, the small missile ship "Naro-Fominsk" of the "Buyan-M" project, which carries "Kalibr" and "Onyx" cruise missiles, was struck. This ship was launched in 2022. Preliminary reports suggest that there is a possibility of Russian combat helicopters being destroyed during the attack.
Reactions and Consequences
The attack on Ust-Luga marks a significant step in Ukraine's efforts to dismantle Russian military infrastructure. It highlights the strategic importance of this location for Russia, as the port is used for the transshipment of oil products. The fires resulting from the attack could significantly impact the supply of oil and oil products in the region.