Ukraine targets Russia with more than 1,000 drones, striking oil terminal
Summary
Ukraine launched a large drone attack with over 1,000 drones targeting Moscow, St. Petersburg, and nearby regions, hitting an oil terminal and other facilities. The attack caused fires, power outages, at least one death, and injuries, marking one of the biggest assaults on these areas since the Russia-Ukraine conflict began.Key Facts
- Ukraine sent more than 1,000 drones in an attack on Russian targets, including Moscow and St. Petersburg.
- A major oil terminal and a large data center in St. Petersburg were hit, causing fires.
- Russia claimed to have shot down many drones, but some caused damage and power outages.
- One person died and five people were injured in the St. Petersburg attack.
- About 20,000 people lost electricity after transformers were damaged in nearby areas.
- Ukraine resumed attacks on Russia’s oil industry despite pressure from President Donald Trump to stop such strikes.
- President Trump recently eased sanctions on Russia’s oil and gas industry, a move criticized by Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy.
- Ukraine reported disruptions to its Starlink internet system, which is important for military drone operations, causing concern about outside pressure on Ukraine.
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