Ukraine strikes oil terminal in St. Petersburg ahead of Putin’s ‘Davos’
Ukrainian drones targeted an oil terminal in St. Petersburg, causing significant damage as the city hosts a major economic forum. President Zelensky confirmed the strike, which involved drones flying over 1,000 kilometers. This attack comes amid ongoing hostilities between Ukraine and Russia, with both sides increasing long-range strikes.
- ▪Ukrainian drones struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg, setting it ablaze.
- ▪The attack occurred during an international economic forum attended by President Putin.
- ▪Russian authorities reported the strike targeted city infrastructure, leading to temporary flight suspensions at the airport.
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Open this photo in gallery:A plume of black smoke is seen over the port of St. Petersburg, Russia, Wednesday, after a Ukrainian drone attack.Uncredited/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountUkrainian long-range drones struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg and set it ablaze, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday, as the Russian city hosts an annual international economic forum that is a banner event for President Vladimir Putin. The drones flew more than 1,000 kilometres to hit the terminal, Zelensky said on social media. Clouds of black smoke rose over the city’s port after the attack. St.
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