Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal before city hosts economic forum
Ukrainian long-range drones struck an oil terminal in St Petersburg, causing a fire and disrupting local infrastructure ahead of a major economic forum. President Zelenskyy confirmed the strike, signaling an intent to escalate long-range attacks on Russian war-related targets.
Why it matters
The strike demonstrates Ukraine's increasing capability to hit deep within Russian territory, challenging the Kremlin's security narrative and impacting high-profile economic events.
Ukrainian long-range drones have struck an oil terminal in St Petersburg and set it ablaze, sending smoke billowing over the city where Vladimir Putin was born as it hosts Russia's leading event for attracting foreign capital.
The framing focuses on the embarrassment to Putin and the 'legitimate' nature of the targets as described by Ukrainian officials.
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