Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as ‘Russian Davos’ opens in city
Ukrainian drones targeted energy and military sites in St Petersburg just before the city's economic forum, causing significant damage. The strikes occurred about 10 miles from where international guests gathered for the event, which is seen as Russia's version of Davos. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy described the attacks as part of a strategy to impose long-range sanctions on Russia.
- ▪Ukrainian drones hit oil storage facilities and military sites in St Petersburg.
- ▪The strikes occurred shortly before an economic forum attended by international guests, including Vladimir Putin.
- ▪Zelenskyy stated that the drone strikes are part of Ukraine's long-range sanctions strategy against Russia.
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0:39Ukraine strikes St Petersburg oil refinery – videoUkraineUkrainian drones hit St Petersburg as ‘Russian Davos’ opens in cityEnergy and military sites targeted as guests gather for economic forum where Putin is due to speak on FridayLuke Harding, Pjotr Sauer and agenciesWed 3 Jun 2026 05.19 EDTLast modified on Wed 3 Jun 2026 05.20 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleUkrainian drones hit energy and military sites in St Petersburg early on Wednesday hours before international guests gathered for the city’s flagship economic forum, in a blow to Vladimir Putin.Several long-range drones crashed into oil storage facilities after Russian air defences tried unsuccessfully to shoot them down.
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