Zelensky confirms another drone strike on St. Petersburg Oblast ahead of Putin's economic forum finale
Ukrainian forces conducted long-range drone strikes against Russian naval and oil infrastructure, including targets near St. Petersburg. President Zelensky stated these actions are a response to Russia's ongoing aggression.
Why it matters
The strikes demonstrate Ukraine's increasing capability to hit deep within Russian territory, potentially impacting Russian military logistics and morale during a high-profile economic forum.
(Updated: June 6, 2026 2:58 pm ) • 3 min read Prefer on Google by Dmytro Basmat, Kateryna Denisova A photo of a purported Ukrainian strike on a Russian oil depot in the city of Ust-Labinsk in Russia's Krasnodar Krai overnight on June 6, 2026. (Exilenova_plus/Telegram) Editor s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
The source is a Ukrainian outlet focusing on the success of Ukrainian military operations with a sympathetic framing of Zelensky's statements.
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