General · 7 June 2026
Ukraine drones hit St Petersburg, Russia calls it huge
Ukrainian drones have reached Russia's second biggest city, St Petersburg, in what Russia called a huge attack, causing concern for residents. Over 140 drones were shot down in the Leningrad region, and President Zelensky said his forces hit arsenals and a naval base. Drones travelled 1,000km to target sites like the Baltic Fleet's main outpost in Kronstadt.
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