Ukraine’s Defense Forces struck strategic facilities in Russia’s Leningrad region. They targeted a combat icebreaker at the Vyborg Shipyard and the NOVATEK-Ust-Luga gas complex.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported this.
Details
During the night of March 25, Ukrainian forces hit the Vyborg Shipyard. According to preliminary data, they struck the Project 23550 patrol icebreaker Purga.
This vessel serves a dual purpose and can carry out both civilian functions and combat missions. In particular, it can patrol and support a military presence in Arctic regions.
During the night of March 24, Ukrainian forces also attacked the NOVATEK-Ust-Luga gas processing and transshipment complex. The strike damaged storage tanks and loading racks used to transfer oil and petroleum products. A fire broke out at the site.
This complex plays a key role in Russia’s energy infrastructure. It supports fuel exports to international markets.
In addition, Ukrainian forces struck Russian military communication hubs in temporarily occupied territories — in Donetsk, the areas of Velyka Novosilka and Hirnyk, as well as near Fedorivka in the Zaporizhzhia region. According to the military, these strikes complicate command and coordination within Russian forces.
Officials continue to clarify the scale of damage and the final consequences of the strikes.
Context
Strikes on Russia’s energy and military infrastructure form part of a strategy to reduce its ability to finance the war and supply its army with resources.
Earlier, Russia temporarily suspended oil exports through the ports of Primorsk and Ust-Luga after drone attacks. Several fuel tanks caught fire in Primorsk, and the port remains closed. Ust-Luga resumed partial operations after authorities lifted warnings about new attacks.
Previously The Ukrainian Review reported that Russia receives up to $150 million in additional daily revenue from oil sales. This comes amid the war in the Middle East and rising global energy prices.
