Ukraine strikes St. Petersburg with drones ahead of 'Russian Davos'

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https://www.facebook.com/FRANCE24.English· Jun 3, 2026 · 12:59 PM UTC ·5 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 56 views

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Petersburg with drones ahead of 'Russian Davos' Europe Ukrainian drone attacks in St. Petersburg targeted military and energy infrastructure overnight into Wednesday, setting ablaze a Russian warship and oil depots on the Baltic coast. This attack deep in Russian territory came on the opening day of Putin's three-day economic forum held in the city and as NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte arrived in Kyiv for an unannounced visit.

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▪Petersburg with drones ahead of 'Russian Davos' Europe Ukrainian drone attacks in St.
▪Petersburg targeted military and energy infrastructure overnight into Wednesday, setting ablaze a Russian warship and oil depots on the Baltic coast.
▪This attack deep in Russian territory came on the opening day of Putin's three-day economic forum held in the city and as NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte arrived in Kyiv for an unannounced visit.

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▪ Ukraine strikes St Petersburg oil terminal, naval base as Putin's 'Davos' gets under way - Reuters — Google News
▪ Ukraine strikes oil terminal in St. Petersburg ahead of Putin’s ‘Davos’ — The Globe and Mail
▪ Ukraine hits St. Petersburg as ‘Putin’s Davos’ gets underway — NBC News — Top

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Advertising Home Europe Ukraine strikes St. Petersburg with drones ahead of 'Russian Davos' Europe Ukrainian drone attacks in St. Petersburg targeted military and energy infrastructure overnight into Wednesday, setting ablaze a Russian warship and oil depots on the Baltic coast. This attack deep in Russian territory came on the opening day of Putin's three-day economic forum held in the city and as NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte arrived in Kyiv for an unannounced visit. Issued on: 03/06/2026 - 14:59Modified: 03/06/2026 - 21:40 4 min Reading time Share By: FRANCE 24 Heavy smoke billows after Ukrainian drones hit infrastructure, according to local authorities, in St Petersburg, Russia June 3, 2026. © Reuters Ukrainian long-range drones struck an oil terminal in St.

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