Ukrainian Drone Attack on St. Petersburg Causes Fires and Power Outages
A large Ukrainian drone attack on St. Petersburg, Russia, caused major fires and explosions overnight, targeting an oil terminal and civilian infrastructure, according to reports. No casualties have been reported. The attack began around 2:50 a.m. local time, with 126 drones reportedly shot down in the Leningrad region. Fires were reported in several districts and at the oil terminal, with one target being a data center for the VK website. Power and communication outages were reported. Authorities have banned residents from posting photos or videos of the explosions, and flights at Pulkovo Airport have been restricted, causing delays and cancellations. Two people were injured in a fire in the Moskovsky district.