Kyiv strikes St. Petersburg as 'Putin's Davos' gets under way
Ukrainian drones targeted an oil terminal and a warship in St. Petersburg just before Vladimir Putin's economic forum began. This attack appears to be a strategic move to embarrass the Russian president during a high-profile event. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between Ukraine and Russia amid the ongoing conflict.
- ▪Ukrainian drones hit an oil terminal in St. Petersburg.
- ▪A warship in dry-dock at a nearby naval base was also targeted.
- ▪The strikes occurred hours before Putin's showcase economic forum.
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Kyiv strikes St. Petersburg as 'Putin's Davos' gets under wayReutersPublished 4 seconds agoUkrainian drones hit an oil terminal in St. Petersburg and a warship in dry-dock at a nearby naval base, hours before Vladimir Putin's showcase economic forum got under way in the city, in a clear attempt to embarrass the Kremlin chief.ReutersPlease enable JavaScript to view this content.ShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountMost PopularDrones hit St.
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