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Ukraine hits Russian oil terminal; smoke rises over St Petersburg facility - watch
Published 5 July 2026 ยท world
Ukrainian drones targeted an oil terminal in St. Petersburg and military sites near the Baltic coast overnight, escalating attacks on Russia's energy sector. Governor Alexander
Ukrainian drones targeted an oil terminal in St. Petersburg and military sites near the Baltic coast overnight, escalating attacks on Russia's energy sector. Governor Alexander Beglov confirmed the Kirovsky district oil terminal was hit, with no casualties. President Zelensky claimed responsibility, stating the strikes hit revenue-generating oil infrastructure and the naval base at Kronstadt. These actions come amid deepening fuel shortages across Russia, with long queues reported at petrol stations.
Published: July 5, 2026 โข 7:30 AM IST ยท Updated: July 5, 2026 โข 8:02 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Ukrainian drones targeted an oil terminal in St. Petersburg and military sites near the Baltic coast overnight, escalating attacks on Russia's energy sector.
Governor Alexander Beglov confirmed the Kirovsky district oil terminal was hit, with no casualties.
President Zelensky claimed responsibility, stating the strikes hit revenue-generating oil infrastructure and the naval base at Kronstadt.
These actions come amid deepening fuel shortages across Russia, with long queues reported at petrol stations.