Ukraine hits major oil terminal in Russia's St Petersburg
Summary
Ukraine carried out drone attacks on an oil terminal and a naval base in St Petersburg, Russia's second largest city. The attacks targeted energy infrastructure and military sites, with authorities reporting the city faced a large drone assault but no casualties.Key Facts
- Ukraine struck an oil terminal in St Petersburg, described as one of Russia’s largest.
- The terminal produces about 12.5 million tonnes of petroleum products yearly.
- Another target was a naval base in Kronstadt near St Petersburg.
- St Petersburg governor reported 72 Ukrainian drones were shot down during the attack.
- No casualties were reported from the drone strikes in St Petersburg.
- The attacks happened roughly 850 kilometers (528 miles) from Ukraine’s border.
- Ukraine has increased drone attacks on Russia’s energy infrastructure, causing fuel shortages in Russia.
- Ukraine denied Russian claims of full control over the eastern town of Kostyantynivka, stating the town remains under Ukrainian defense forces’ control.
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