Article Summary

Ukrainian drones attacked military and energy sites in St. Petersburg, setting an oil terminal on fire and disrupting the start of a major economic forum, with Russia reporting hundreds of drones shot down. The strikes, which reached deep inside Russian territory, are presented as a sign that Ukraine can now threaten symbolic targets in Putin’s hometown, undermining Russia’s effort to keep the war distant from daily life. No casualties were reported, but the attacks cast doubt on Russia’s ability to protect its cities.