The drones flew 1,000 km. St. Petersburg’s oil terminal, fuel depot, and a nearby data center were waiting at the end
The attack came a week into a US-announced energy truce, during which Russia kept striking Ukraine’s power grid.
On October 18, 2026, Ukrainian drones struck key infrastructure in St. Petersburg, including the city's oil terminal, fuel depot, Ozon distribution center, and VK data center. The attack, described by Russian outlet Meduza as the largest against the city since the war began, resulted in fires across the city, damaged homes and substations, and caused power cuts.
Russian officials acknowledged the damages, while Ukraine's long-range drones continued to target oil exports and logistics that sustain Russia's war efforts. St. Petersburg, a symbolic location in Russia and Putin's hometown, bore the brunt of the attack. The terminal and depot are significant, with the former handling 12.5 million tonnes of petroleum products annually.
The FP-1 drones used in the strikes traveled 1,000 km across four Russian regions to reach their target, demonstrating Ukraine's ability to bypass air defenses and electronic warfare systems. The attack came after a one-sided truce had ended, highlighting the ongoing intensity of the conflict.
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