World · 4 July 2026

Russia Reports Major Drone Raid Near St Petersburg

Oil export facilities were affected after overnight strikes, while officials said no deaths were reported. Russian authorities said Ukraine carried out a large drone attack on Saturday, with drones reaching St Petersburg, the port of Vysotsk and oil infrastructure in the surrounding Leningrad region. More than 30 drones were also shot down in Pskov region, where minor damage and injuries were reported.

By BriefTea Editorial · 4 July 2026 at 17:02

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