Ukrainian drone attack on Saint Petersburg ignites oil facilities, kills one

lesoir.be (French) —

A massive Ukrainian drone attack on Saint Petersburg overnight killed at least one person, injured five others, and sparked fires at two oil facilities, according to local authorities. The governor said the strikes hit the Saint Petersburg Oil Terminal, the Ruchi oil depot, and industrial warehouses in the Kolpino district. Russian air defense reported shooting down 145 drones over the Leningrad region, while online retailer OZON confirmed one of its logistics centers was also hit. The attack marks a significant escalation in Ukraine's strikes on Russian infrastructure, targeting energy and logistics sites deep inside the country. Firefighting operations were ongoing Sunday morning, with smoke visible over the southern part of the city.


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