Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as Putin's flagship economic forum opens
BBC News·June 3, 2026

Ukrainian drones have launched a series of attacks on oil storage facilities near St Petersburg. The strikes occurred just days before Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to address the city's flagship economic forum. The long-range drone attacks targeted facilities in the area, causing damage and disruption. The incident highlights the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia as the economic forum is set to begin.
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