Ukrainian drones hit Saint Petersburg ahead of international economic forum
Ukrainian drones targeted energy and military sites in Saint Petersburg on the opening day of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the strikes a fair retaliation for Russia's attacks on Ukraine. The Kremlin has vowed to respond to these drone attacks, which caused injuries but no fatalities.
- ▪Ukrainian drones hit several infrastructure facilities in St Petersburg during a major economic forum.
- ▪The attacks were described by Zelenskyy as a fair response to Russian bombardments on Ukraine.
- ▪The St Petersburg International Economic Forum is attended by around 20,000 people from 130 countries.
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