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Ukraine struck a major St Petersburg oil terminal in one of the war's largest drone attacks, putting energy infrastructure and a data center in the crosshairs. Russia's MoD said it downed about 1,015
Ukraine's 1,000+ drone strike on a Russian oil terminal signals escalating commodity supply risk.
Context
What happened: Ukraine launched a large overnight drone attack on Russia, striking an oil terminal and a data center in St. Petersburg and targeting Moscow. Russia's Ministry of Defense said it downed some 1,015 drones.
Key numbers: Russia said it shot down about 1,015 drones. One person was killed and five injured in St. Petersburg.
Why it matters: The strikes show Ukraine returning to attacks on Russia's oil industry after pausing for Trump's "energy ceasefire," which the Kremlin never abided by. Zelenskyy criticized Trump's waiver of a new sanctions package, saying it encourages Putin.
What changed
Ukraine launched a large overnight drone attack on Russia, striking an oil terminal and a data center in St. Petersburg and targeting Moscow. Russia's Ministry of Defense said it downed some 1,015 drones.
Why it matters
The strikes show Ukraine returning to attacks on Russia's oil industry after pausing for Trump's "energy ceasefire," which the Kremlin never abided by. Zelenskyy criticized Trump's waiver of a new sanctions package, saying it encourages Putin.