April 5 (Reuters) - Russia's key Baltic port of Ust-Luga resumed crude loading after days of disruptions amid multiple Ukrainian drone attacks in the region, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday. The
Ust-Luga Baltic Port Restarts Crude Loading After Drone Attack Disruptions
Resumption of Operations at Ust-Luga Port
Background of Disruptions
April 5 (Reuters) - Russia's key Baltic port of Ust-Luga resumed crude loading after days of disruptions amid multiple Ukrainian drone attacks in the region, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday.
Details of Crude Loading Resumption
The Jewel, an Aframax-class vessel, began a cargo loading on Saturday, the report said, citing shipping information seen by Bloomberg.
Drone Attacks and Their Impact
Ukrainian drones struck Russia's Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga in late March for the fifth time in 10 days, and industry sources told Reuters that the drones struck crude oil loading facilities operated by Russian pipeline monopoly Transneft.
Verification and Response
Reuters could not immediately verify the report. Transneft did not immediately reply to a request for comment.
Wider Impact on Russian Oil Exports
Extent of Disruptions
At least 40% of Russia's oil export capacity has been disrupted by drone attacks, a disputed strike on a major pipeline and the seizure of tankers, Reuters reported last month citing calculations based on market data.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Angela Christy in Bengaluru; Editing by Cynthia Osterman)
