Ukrainian drones strike oil terminal in St Petersburg as Putin's 'Davos' gets under way
Ukrainian drones targeted an oil terminal in St Petersburg just before President Putin's annual economic forum. The attack aimed to highlight vulnerabilities in Russia's major cities amid ongoing conflict. Ukrainian President Zelenskiy confirmed the strikes, which also included a military facility.
- ▪Ukrainian drones struck an oil export terminal in St Petersburg.
- ▪The attack occurred hours before Putin's annual economic forum.
- ▪Governor Alexander Beglov reported that infrastructure in three districts was hit.
13 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 13 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 5 lean left, 5 centre, 1 right.
- ▪ Ukrainian drones hit St. Petersburg oil terminal before city hosts Russian economic forum - AP News — Google News
- ▪ Ukrainian drones hit Saint Petersburg ahead of international economic forum — NZ Herald
- ▪ 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 hit St Petersburg as ‘Russian Davos’ opens in city — World news | The Guardian
- ▪ Ukraine drones target St Petersburg as Russia’s flagship economic forum opens — South China Morning Post
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Ukrainian drones strike oil terminal in St Petersburg as Putin's 'Davos' gets under waySign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxHeavy smoke billows in St Petersburg, Russia June 3, 2026, after drones hit infrastructure in several districts of St. Petersburg, according to the governor Alexander Beglov, in this screengrab obtained from social media video. SOCIAL MEDIA/via REUTERSPublished Jun 03, 2026, 03:35 PMUpdated Jun 03, 2026, 03:35 PMST PETERSBURG, Russia, June 3 - Ukraine struck an oil export terminal in St Petersburg hours before President Vladimir Putin's annual economic forum got under way in an attempt to embarrass the Kremlin chief and show how vulnerable Russia's big cities are.The attack on St Petersburg, Putin's home city, and the location of his own 'Davos' -…
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