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Ukrainian drones caused explosions and damage in the Ust-Luga complex, Gulf of Finland.
Russian company Novatek announced the suspension of operations at a terminal in the Baltic Sea due to a fire that, according to the company, was caused by 'external influence'. The affected terminal belongs to Novatek, Russia's largest natural gas producer, regional authorities said on Sunday, amid reports of explosions and sightings of Ukrainian drones in the region. So far, the company has not provided any further details about the circumstances of the fire.
Novatek: Russia's largest natural gas producer
O technological process at Novatek-Ust-Luga was stopped, and a operational headquarters was established to eliminate the consequences. The assessment of damage will be held later', said the organization.
Novatek under external influence: fire and regional authorities
The Ust-Luga complex, located in the Gulf of Finland about 170 km west of St. Petersburg, processes stable gas condensate into light and heavy naphtha, jet fuel, fuel oil and gas oil, according to Novatek's website .Russia's largest natural gas producer has faced fire and outside influence from regional authorities.
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Explosions and Ukrainian drones: Novatek statement
The port is used to ship processed products to international markets. Novatek issued a statement informing about the consequences of the explosions and the presence of Ukrainian drones in the area. The company continues to take measures to deal with the situation.
Source: CNN Brazil
