In brief
Ukrainian forces reportedly hit the largest oil terminal in St Petersburg and a key naval base at Kronstadt with a long‑range drone, sending a plume of black smoke up into the sky. President Zelensky posted a video of the strike and noted that the attack cut Russian revenue streams. St Petersburg Governor Aleksandr Beglov confirmed the drone bombardment, reported no casualties, and warned residents to stay indoors as mobile networks could be disrupted.
Ukraine claims a drone attack on one of Russia’s biggest oil terminals in the southern part of St Petersburg, as well as a key naval base in nearby Kronstadt.
Zelensky posted on Telegram a video that shows a drone approaching the target and a massive column of black smoke erupting after the strike. The president described the hit as “an important military target” that cuts money from Russian war operations.
St Petersburg Governor Aleksandr Beglov confirmed the attack, saying the city was under a “massive” drone barrage. He stated that there were no casualties but warned that drone traffic could continue and that mobile internet services might be disrupted.
Ukraine has ramped up its long‑range drone campaign against Russia’s energy infrastructure, causing fuel shortages across various regions. The oil terminal’s capacity—about 12.5 million tonnes of petroleum products per year—makes any damage strategically significant.
Meanwhile, the Ukrainian military denied claims that the eastern town of Kostyantynivka is under full Russian control, countering statements from President Putin. In a separate post, Zelensky dismissed Putin’s assertion and stressed that Ukraine remains in control of the area.
With about 5.6 million residents, St Petersburg is one of the largest Russian cities, and any disruption to its energy supply or naval logistics carries wide‑ranging consequences for the war effort.
