Ukraine strikes St Petersburg with over 1,000 drones
Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on Russia overnight Sunday, striking a major oil terminal in St. Petersburg and a data center, knocking out power to thousands of residents and causing fires. Russian state media described the attack as “one of the biggest drone attacks of the year,” according to a translation from Russian. One...
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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