March 25, 2026

The scale of the fire indicates severe damage: new footage shows that the consequences of the Ukrainian strike were significantly more severe than initial estimates.

New photos and videos of a massive fire at the Ust-Luga oil terminal in the Leningrad region have been published online .

The footage shows the horizon completely engulfed in flames and thick black smoke rising tens and hundreds of meters. Visual indications indicate that the fire has engulfed a significant portion of the port infrastructure, including the tanker berthing area and fuel storage facilities.

The photographs and videos show intense fire with multiple sources, which may indicate damage to several tanks or process areas at once.

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Dense smoke indicates a fire involving petroleum products, which typically burn for a long time and are difficult to extinguish. Footage shows the fire has spread along the berth line where the vessels and fuel transfer equipment are located. Damage to the berths or pumping systems could temporarily disable the terminal’s ability to load oil and petroleum products.

The video also shows eyewitnesses and onlookers watching the fire from the road, allowing one to assess the scale of the blaze—the fiery glow occupies a significant portion of the horizon.

Consequences for oil exports

Ust-Luga is considered one of the key oil hubs in northwestern Russia. Damage to infrastructure of this magnitude could lead to a halt in fuel transshipment.

If the fire affects tanks or pipelines, restoration may take significant time. Damage to vessels may lead to additional financial losses and delays in supply logistics.

https://www.dialog.ua/russia/ves-port-pylaet-ognem-neftyanoy-terminal-ust-luga-tonet-v.html