A Ukrainian drone attack on St. Petersburg resulted in one death and five injuries, with fires reported at an oil terminal and industrial facilities.
Key facts
- •Governor Alexander Beglov confirmed one fatality and five injuries following the drone strikes.
- •Fires were reported at a St. Petersburg oil terminal, an oil depot, and industrial warehouses.
- •Ozon's logistics hub in St. Petersburg was confirmed to be on fire.
- •VK reported a drone attack on its data center in the Leningrad region, though services continued to function.
- •The Russian Defense Ministry stated that 1,015 Ukrainian drones were downed overnight.
One person was killed and five others were injured during a Ukrainian drone attack on St. Petersburg, according to Governor Alexander Beglov. The Sunday attack triggered fires at an oil terminal, an oil depot, and several industrial warehouses.
Infrastructure and Commercial Impact
The drone strikes affected multiple commercial and industrial sites across the region. The e-commerce company Ozon reported that its logistics hub in St. Petersburg caught fire during the incident. Additionally, the internet company VK confirmed that its data center located in the Leningrad region was targeted by drones. The company stated that despite the attack, its services remained operational for users.
Military Response
The Russian Defense Ministry reported that its air defense units intercepted and downed 1,015 Ukrainian drones over various Russian regions during the overnight period.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by The Moscow Times.
