Russian oil terminals reject shipments after attacks
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- Russian oil terminals have been unable to accept shipments for a second week due to attacks, per Reuters sources.
- Satellite images obtained by BBC show significant fires at Russian oil facilities following Ukrainian strikes.
- Ukraine's strikes in the Baltic Sea are specifically designed to undermine Russia's oil profits, which France 24 notes are crucial for funding the Iran war.
Why it matters: Russian oil terminals' inability to accept shipments directly impacts Russia's oil export revenue.
