Ukrainian drone attack sparks fire at Russian Baltic oil port of Ust-Luga

A Ukrainian drone attack caused a fire at the Russian Baltic port of Ust-Luga, according to the governor of the Leningrad region. The port is a key hub for Russian exports. Governor Alexander Drozdenko reported 146 drones were neutralized overnight, with combat operations ongoing. The attack targeted the port area, a facility vital for Russian gas, oil, fertilizer, and coal exports. Over 18 flights at Pulkovo airport were canceled or delayed. Ukraine has intensified drone strikes on Russian energy infrastructure over the past 18 months to reduce Kremlin revenues. The attacks come as Ukrainian and Russian delegations hold US-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi, where President Zelensky discussed a potential large prisoner exchange.