Ukrainian drones target St Petersburg in attack Russia calls 'unprecedented'
Ukrainian drones have targeted St Petersburg in what Russian authorities describe as an unprecedented attack. President Zelensky claimed the strikes were a justified response to Russian aggression, hitting military arsenals and a naval base. The attacks occurred during Russia's annual economic forum, prompting local officials to advise residents to stay indoors.
- ▪More than 140 drones were shot down over the Leningrad region during the attack.
- ▪Ukrainian forces targeted military facilities in St Petersburg and the surrounding area.
- ▪President Zelensky emphasized the need to end the war, while Putin refused to meet for negotiations.
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Ukrainian drones target St Petersburg in attack Russia calls 'unprecedented'28 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleVitaly Shevchenko,KyivandNathan WilliamsX/ @ZelenskyyUaPresident Zelensky posted a video on social media of unknown locations showing drones and explosions Russian authorities say Ukraine has launched an "unprecedented attack" on and around St Petersburg, as the city hosts the final day of Russia's annual economic forum.More than 140 drones were shot down over the surrounding Leningrad region, governor Aleksandr Drozdenko said, while the city's governor, Alexander Beglov, urged residents to remain indoors for the first time since the war began more than four years ago.Ukraine's president said his forces had hit Russia's arsenals and a naval base in what he called a…
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