Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal in latest long-range attack on Russia
Summary
Ukrainian drones attacked an oil terminal in St. Petersburg, Russia, targeting energy infrastructure used to fund Russia’s military actions. Russian officials reported that their air defenses shot down dozens of drones during the attack, while Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called it part of Ukraine’s long-range strikes against Russian resources.Key Facts
- Ukrainian drones struck an oil terminal in the Kirovsky district of St. Petersburg.
- Russian air defenses shot down 72 Ukrainian drones in and around the city.
- President Zelenskyy said the strikes targeted facilities supporting Russia’s war effort, including a military site on Kronstadt island.
- The attack adds to a series of nearly daily Ukrainian long-range strikes on Russian oil infrastructure.
- These attacks have caused fuel shortages and increased political pressure on Russia’s government.
- Russian President Putin called the strikes “not critical” and said the war will continue until Russia achieves its objectives.
- Russia recently captured the city of Kostyantynivka, a key transport and industrial hub in eastern Ukraine.
- The Crimean peninsula, annexed by Russia in 2014, has also faced heavy Ukrainian strikes causing fuel sales to be suspended locally.
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