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Russia's Baltic Ports Burning Again as Ukraine Drone Campaign Enters Third Day
- What: Russia's Baltic ports are on fire for the third consecutive day due to Ukrainian drone attacks.
- Why: The attacks aim to disrupt Russia's oil export capabilities and reduce its revenue from soaring oil prices.
- Signal: Russia's oil export loading ports are vulnerable to drone attacks, indicating a shift in Ukraine's military strategy.
- Target: The attacks are focused on key ports in the Baltic Sea, including Primorsk and Ust-Luga, which handle **70%** of Russia's oil exports.
- Risk: The disruption to oil exports could lead to a **$10 billion** loss in revenue for Russia, exacerbating economic pressures.