Ukraine strikes St Petersburg oil refinery – video
Ukrainian drones targeted energy and military sites in St Petersburg, resulting in significant explosions. The attack, shared by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, involved several long-range drones crashing into oil storage facilities. Russian air defenses attempted to intercept the drones but were unsuccessful, leading to large plumes of smoke over the city.
- ▪Ukrainian drones struck oil storage facilities in St Petersburg.
- ▪The attack was shared on social media by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- ▪Russian air defenses failed to intercept the drones, resulting in loud explosions.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 7 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 2 centre.
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- ▪ Ukraine strikes St Petersburg as Putin’s forum gets under way — Financial Times — World
- ▪ Ukraine Strikes St. Petersburg on First Day of a Marquee Putin Event — NYT — World
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| Publication time | Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:58:45 GMT |
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UkraineUkraine strikes St Petersburg oil refinery – videoUkrainian drones hit energy and military sites in St Petersburg early on Wednesday, according to footage shared by Volodymyr Zelenskyy on X.Several long-range drones crashed into oil storage facilities, as Russian air defences tried unsuccessfully to shoot them down. There were loud explosions and black smoke from the blazing oil terminal rose high above the cityUkraine strikes St Petersburg oil refinery Source: Volodymyr Zelenskyy | XWed 3 Jun 2026 04.58 EDTShareExplore more on these topicsUkraineRussiaDrones (military)Europe
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