Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as ‘Russian Davos’ opens in city
Ukrainian drones targeted energy and military sites in St Petersburg just before the city's economic forum, causing significant damage. The strikes occurred about 10 miles from where international guests gathered for the event, which is seen as Russia's version of Davos. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy described the attacks as part of a strategy to impose long-range sanctions on Russia.
- ▪Ukrainian drones hit oil storage facilities and military sites in St Petersburg.
- ▪The strikes occurred shortly before an economic forum attended by international guests, including Vladimir Putin.
- ▪Zelenskyy stated that the drone strikes are part of Ukraine's long-range sanctions strategy against Russia.
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- ▪ Drones Hit St. Petersburg as Putin's Annual Economic Forum Opens — HotAir
- ▪ Ukrainian drones strike oil terminal in St. Petersburg during major economic forum — Crypto Briefing
- ▪ Ukraine hits St. Petersburg oil terminal with drones as Russia's economic forum opens — MercoPress
- ▪ What is the St Petersburg forum, Putin’s economic outreach to the world? — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ Ukrainian drones hit St. Petersburg oil terminal ahead of 'Russian Davos' — r/news
- ▪ Ukraine hits oil refinery as Russia opens St. Petersburg economic forum — Washington Post — World
- ▪ Ukrainian drones set fire to St. Petersburg oil terminal ahead of Putin visit — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ Ukrainian drones strike a St. Petersburg oil terminal ahead of Putin visit — NPR Topics: News
- ▪ Ukrainian drones strike oil terminal in St Petersburg as Putin's 'Davos' gets under way — Straits Times — World
- ▪ Ukraine drones target St Petersburg as Russia’s flagship economic forum opens — South China Morning Post
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0:39Ukraine strikes St Petersburg oil refinery – videoUkraineUkrainian drones hit St Petersburg as ‘Russian Davos’ opens in cityEnergy and military sites targeted as guests gather for economic forum where Putin is due to speak on FridayLuke Harding, Pjotr Sauer and agenciesWed 3 Jun 2026 05.19 EDTLast modified on Wed 3 Jun 2026 05.20 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleUkrainian drones hit energy and military sites in St Petersburg early on Wednesday hours before international guests gathered for the city’s flagship economic forum, in a blow to Vladimir Putin.Several long-range drones crashed into oil storage facilities after Russian air defences tried unsuccessfully to shoot them down.
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