Ukrainian drones strike a St. Petersburg oil terminal ahead of Putin visit

npr.org·By  The Associated Press
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This article is factual news reporting with standard journalistic practices. It is not considered a psychological operation.

This article reports that Ukraine launched long-range drone attacks on Russian infrastructure, including an oil terminal in St. Petersburg, while Russia responded with deadly strikes on Ukrainian cities. It presents both sides’ actions without clearly distinguishing between targeting military assets and indiscriminate attacks on civilians, and it highlights escalating tit-for-tat violence. The language evokes tension and retaliation, focusing on the growing reach of Ukrainian drones and the scale of Russian retaliation.

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