Ukraine Strikes St. Petersburg on First Day of a Marquee Putin Event

Ukraine has launched a strike on the St. Petersburg region, targeting a navy base and an oil terminal. The attack coincided with the start of a major annual economic conference in the area. President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the strike, which marks a significant escalation in the conflict. The region is home to Russia's second-largest city, St. Petersburg, a key location for the country's economy and politics.

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