St Petersburg region hit by major Ukrainian drone attack, Russian officials say

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The St Petersburg region in Russia was targeted by a major drone attack attributed to Ukrainian forces, according to Russian officials. The city, located approximately 900 km from Ukrainian-held territory, has experienced several drone strikes including attacks on an oil terminal and a warship during the International Economic Forum.

St Petersburg, about 900 km (560 ​miles) from Ukrainian-held territory, has occasionally come under attack ⁠from Kyiv’s drones; targets have included ⁠the city’s oil terminal and a moored warship during ‌the St Petersburg International Economic Forum in June.