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St. Petersburg oil terminal reportedly struck by Ukrainian drones
The Kyiv Independent • • general
Key Points:
- Ukraine reportedly attacked an oil terminal in St. Petersburg early on July 4, with photos and videos showing smoke and fire at the port area, though the extent of damage remains unclear.
- Explosions were heard around 6:30 a.m. local time, coinciding with reports of Ukrainian long-range drones over the region, and Russian officials claimed dozens of drones were shot down overnight.
- The targeted oil terminal is one of Russia's largest fuel storage and export facilities, handling 12.5 million tons annually, and its disruption contributes to fuel shortages in multiple Russian regions.
- St. Petersburg, historically protected by strong air defenses and rarely targeted, has seen increased Ukrainian drone strikes in recent months, including recent attacks coinciding with President Putin's visits.
- The attacks come amid ongoing Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukrainian cities, with both sides targeting critical infrastructure in a continuing escalation of the conflict.
