Ukraine launches over 1,000 drones at Russia, setting oil facilities ablaze
Also reported by CBS News
Summary
Ukraine launched over 1,000 drones in a large attack on Russian targets near St. Petersburg, causing fires, one death, and multiple injuries. The strike damaged oil facilities, homes, and infrastructure, while Ukraine and the US showed tensions over sanctions and peace efforts related to the war.Key Facts
- Ukraine used more than 1,000 drones to attack Russian sites in and near St. Petersburg.
- The raid caused fires at an oil terminal, an oil depot, and warehouses, injuring five people and killing one.
- Russian authorities said 145 drones were shot down and about 20,000 people lost electricity after the strikes.
- The attacks disrupted flights at St. Petersburg’s main airport and affected a logistics hub and data center.
- Russian defense reported neutralizing 1,015 Ukrainian drones over 15 regions, Crimea, and the Black Sea.
- President Donald Trump criticized Ukraine’s strikes on Russian energy and delayed new US sanctions on Russia.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated Russia continued attacks on Ukraine’s energy sector and accused Russia of causing blackouts.
- Zelenskyy spoke about ongoing US-Ukraine diplomacy and said intelligence sharing with the US resumed after a pause.
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