St Petersburg Burns as Drones Hit Oil Terminal During Russias Economic Showcase
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- #Energy Infrastructure
- #War in Ukraine
- #Drone Attack
- Ukrainian long-range drones struck the Petersburg Oil Terminal in St. Petersburg, causing fires and explosions.
- The attack occurred as the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum began, targeting a facility vital to Russia's oil exports.
- President Zelenskyy confirmed the strike, stating it was part of Ukraine's strategy to hit military and economic targets deep in Russia.
- The terminal, covering 37 hectares with 21 storage tanks, is strategically important for Russia's security and handles 12.5 million tons annually.
- Additional Ukrainian strikes targeted a weapons production enterprise in the Tambov region, nearly 600 kilometers from the frontline.
- The drone attacks in May reached a record high against Russian energy infrastructure, leading to a jet fuel export ban.
- Local residents reported multiple explosions and fires, while Russian air defenses claimed to have intercepted drones.
- Flight delays and cancellations occurred at Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg following the attack.