Key facts
- Ukrainian drone attacks damaged Russia's Ust-Luga and Vysotsk Baltic Sea ports.
- Ust-Luga is a significant oil export outlet for Russia.
- A power blackout occurred in Sevastopol, Crimea, home to Russia's Black Sea Fleet.
- An industrial site in the Kaluga region was hit, resulting in a fire.
- At least one person was killed and two injured in separate drone attacks in Crimea and Yaroslavl region.
Ukrainian drone attacks on Monday struck several Russian regions, damaging key Baltic Sea ports and causing infrastructure disruptions. The ports of Ust-Luga and Vysotsk, significant oil export hubs, sustained damage. In Crimea, the city of Sevastopol experienced a power blackout due to an attack, though power supplies were later restored. Authorities also reported a fire at an industrial site in the Kaluga region and injuries from shrapnel in the Yaroslavl region. One fatality was reported in Kerch, Crimea, from a drone strike.
Local officials stated that a significant number of drones were intercepted, with 56 shot down in recent regional attacks and approximately 70 downed overnight in the Yaroslavl region. These attacks on energy infrastructure come as Ukraine intensifies efforts to disrupt Russia's war capabilities and economy. Previous attacks on Russian oil refineries have led to fuel shortages and price increases.