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Ukrainian Strikes Hit Russian Oil Terminals, Slash Exports by $1 Billion

4/7/2026

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Ukrainian drone strikes target Russia's Primorsk and Ust-Luga oil terminals, export hubs.
The attacks aim to undermine Russia's oil revenue amid rising prices from the US-Israel–Iran conflict.
The strikes have caused damage and forced shipments to smaller ports, reducing Russia's oil exports by about $1 billion.
Ukrainian officials view the operations as strategic moves to negotiate with Russia.
Experts say the strikes inadvertently bolster Iran's position in international negotiations.

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Ukrainian drone strikes target Russia's Primorsk and Ust-Luga oil terminals, export hubs.
The attacks aim to undermine Russia's oil revenue amid rising prices from the US-Israel–Iran conflict.
The strikes have caused damage and forced shipments to smaller ports, reducing Russia's oil exports by about $1 billion.
Ukrainian officials view the operations as strategic moves to negotiate with Russia.
Experts say the strikes inadvertently bolster Iran's position in international negotiations.