On November 11, 2026, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), in collaboration with other components of the Defense Forces, struck key port and oil infrastructure facilities of Russia in Ust-Luga, Leningrad Oblast. As a result of the operation, the missile ship "Buyn-M" and several infrastructure objects were hit, significantly impacting the aggressor's capabilities.
Damage to Infrastructure in Ust-Luga
In the night of November 11, according to the SBU press service, drones from the Special Operations Center "Alpha" targeted several key facilities at the "Novatek-Ust-Luga" terminal. Specifically, the following were hit:
- several tanks with a capacity of 30,000 tons each;
- the "Ust-Luga Oil" terminal, where several fuel tanks were damaged;
- the Luzhskaya railway station, where a fire was recorded.
As a result of the attack on the "Ust-Luga Oil" terminal, a large fire broke out, and there was also a spill of petroleum products. The main damage affected tank farms, pumping stations, pipelines, and oil transshipment infrastructure.
Strike on the Missile Ship
The SBU also executed a plan to strike the small missile ship of the "Buyn-M" project named "Naro-Fominsk," which is a carrier of cruise missiles "Kalibr" and "Onyx." This ship was launched in 2022 and is an important element of the Russian military fleet.
The destruction of this ship represents a significant blow to Russia's military capabilities, as it poses a threat to Ukrainian cities and infrastructure.
Objective of the Operation
The SBU continues to systematically disable Russia's oil infrastructure, aiming to reduce budget revenues to the Kremlin. These funds are used to finance the production of missiles, drones, and other weapons that are employed in the war against Ukraine. According to SBU statements, the Russian rear cannot feel safe, as for the terror against Ukrainian cities and civilian infrastructure, Russia receives a response on its own territory.