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Ukrainian drone attack hits oil terminal in St. Petersburg
AP News • • general
Key Points:
- A Ukrainian drone attack hit an oil terminal in St. Petersburg's Kirovsky district, with Russian officials reporting the downing of 72 drones in the area, part of Ukraine's ongoing bombardment of Russian oil infrastructure.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy framed the strikes as "long-range sanctions" targeting Russia's war economy, including hits on the military site of Kronstadt near St. Petersburg.
- The Crimean peninsula continues to suffer heavy Ukrainian strikes, leading to gasoline sales suspensions and casualties, with one killed and two injured in a recent attack.
- Russian President Putin downplayed the impact of the attacks on energy facilities and emphasized ongoing military operations, including the claimed capture of Kostyantynivka, which Zelenskyy denied.
- The conflict's escalation has caused significant disruptions in Russian border regions like Belgorod, while Russian attacks continue to wound civilians in southeastern Ukraine, highlighting the war's increasing toll on both sides.
