Ukraine attacks major oil terminal in St. Petersburg, Russia

05 July, 2026, 01:30 pm

Last modified: 05 July, 2026, 01:30 pm

Ukraine attacks major oil terminal in St. Petersburg, Russia

05 July, 2026, 01:30 pm

Last modified: 05 July, 2026, 01:30 pm

Ukraine has launched a drone attack on a major oil terminal in Russia's second-largest city, St. Petersburg, which Ukraine says is one of Russia's biggest sources of war funding. Russia has acknowledged the attack, but said it had shot down more than 500 drones and missiles and warned of retaliation.

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