Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as Putin's flagship economic forum opens
Ukrainian drones struck targets near St. Petersburg, including an oil terminal and a naval base, just before a major Russian economic forum. The Kremlin has vowed a systemic response to the attacks, which disrupted local infrastructure and internet services.
Why it matters
The strike demonstrates Ukraine's increasing long-range capabilities and its strategy of targeting Russian economic and military infrastructure during high-profile events.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Laura Gozzi Reuters Black smoke from a burning oil terminal could be seen billowing over central St Petersburg Ukraine has carried out a strike on the outskirts Russia s St Petersburg, hours before the opening of a major economic forum designed to attract foreign investment into the country.
The article provides a factual account of the military strike and the subsequent reactions from both Ukrainian and Russian officials.
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