In brief
In a fast‑moving attack overnight, Ukraine‑launched drones hit Russia’s St. Petersburg oil terminal and Ruchyi depot, killing a worker and injuring at least five. Governor Alexander Beglov reported fires and partial outages, while a logistics centre owned by Ozon and a VKontakte data centre were also struck. The attack follows a brief pause in Ukrainian oil strikes after a U.S. “energy ceasefire” and comes amid a surge of drone activity, with Russia’s Defence Ministry claiming over 1,000 Ukrainian drones intercepted that night. The raid adds fresh pressure on Russian energy infrastructure as the country faces a harsh winter and global scrutiny over civilian casualties.
At least one person has been killed in an overnight drone strike on St. Petersburg that hit the city’s two major oil facilities.
Governor Alexander Beglov said fires are being extinguished at the St Petersburg Oil Terminal and the Ruchyi oil depot, and that the attack injured at least five more people.
A logistics centre owned by Ozon, Russia’s Amazon‑equivalent, and a data centre belonging to VKontakte were also hit, authorities said.
Ukraine has paused strikes on Russian oil facilities for three days after a U.S. “energy ceasefire” was announced, but is now resuming attacks on energy infrastructure—a move that drew criticism from President Donald Trump.
Russia’s Defence Ministry logged more than 1,000 Ukrainian drones intercepted overnight, while Ukrainian forces say they have already targeted Russia’s energy sector 76 times this campaign.
The governor warned that 12 apartment buildings and two homes were damaged and that Pulkovo Airport was temporarily closed. Mobile internet service is likely to be disrupted.
VKontakte confirmed a drone hit its regional data centre but said services were largely up. Ozon said its logistics centre was set ablaze but staff were evacuated with no injuries.
These attacks that aim to cripple Russia’s war machine come as the country faces a harsh winter and the United Nations has recently highlighted the conflict’s toll on civilians.
European leaders are scrambling to keep energy supplies running, while the U.S. grapples with a new deal that allows Russian diesel to enter markets.
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