Ukrainian drones strike oil terminal in St Petersburg as Putin's 'Davos' gets under way
Ukrainian drones targeted an oil terminal in St Petersburg just before President Putin's annual economic forum. The attack aimed to highlight vulnerabilities in Russia's major cities amid ongoing conflict. Ukrainian President Zelenskiy confirmed the strikes, which also included a military facility.
- ▪Ukrainian drones struck an oil export terminal in St Petersburg.
- ▪The attack occurred hours before Putin's annual economic forum.
- ▪Governor Alexander Beglov reported that infrastructure in three districts was hit.
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Ukrainian drones strike oil terminal in St Petersburg as Putin's 'Davos' gets under waySign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxHeavy smoke billows in St Petersburg, Russia June 3, 2026, after drones hit infrastructure in several districts of St. Petersburg, according to the governor Alexander Beglov, in this screengrab obtained from social media video. SOCIAL MEDIA/via REUTERSPublished Jun 03, 2026, 03:35 PMUpdated Jun 03, 2026, 03:35 PMST PETERSBURG, Russia, June 3 - Ukraine struck an oil export terminal in St Petersburg hours before President Vladimir Putin's annual economic forum got under way in an attempt to embarrass the Kremlin chief and show how vulnerable Russia's big cities are.The attack on St Petersburg, Putin's home city, and the location of his own 'Davos' -…
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