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Drones hit Ust-Luga port, RBC-Ukraine reports

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A fire broke out after a reported drone attack on the Russian Baltic port, which handles oil and other commodity exports. The report did not specify damage or any disruption to operations.

Drones attacked Russia’s Ust-Luga port in the Leningrad region overnight into November 11, RBC-Ukraine reported, citing eyewitness videos on social media. The outlet said a fire broke out at the port after the strikes.

According to RBC-Ukraine’s description, the footage showed flames and a glow above the port, with more drones approaching. The outlet said Russian authorities had not yet released official information on the consequences. Its report did not identify who carried out the attack or specify the extent of damage or any casualties.

Ust-Luga is a Baltic Sea port through which Russia exports oil, petroleum products and other commodities, RBC-Ukraine said. The report did not specify whether port operations or export volumes had been affected.

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