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UKRAINE DEFIES TRUMP BY LAUNCHING ITS LARGEST - EVER DRONE ATTACK ON ST PETERSBURG

Ukraine launched its largest-ever drone attack on St Petersburg, defying Trump.

What happened: Ukraine launched its largest-ever drone attack on St Petersburg, defying US demands to halt strikes on Russian energy infrastructure. Fires broke out at the oil terminal in the city's port, governor Alexander Beglov said. Key numbers: Russia's defence ministry claimed 1,015 drones downed nationwide on Sunday, including 512 Why it matters: The strikes indicate Kyiv is pressing on with its refinery campaign despite Trump's announced energy ceasefire, which Zelenskiy said failed to stop Russian attacks. The dispute has seen Kyiv's relationship with the White House sink further.
Ukraine launched its largest-ever drone attack on St Petersburg, defying US demands to halt strikes on Russian energy infrastructure. Fires broke out at the oil terminal in the city's port, governor Alexander Beglov said.
The strikes indicate Kyiv is pressing on with its refinery campaign despite Trump's announced energy ceasefire, which Zelenskiy said failed to stop Russian attacks. The dispute has seen Kyiv's relationship with the White House sink further.
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