Large-scale drone attack hits St. Petersburg energy infrastructure
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Ukrainian forces
St. Petersburg, Russia
October 17, 2026
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A major drone attack targeted St. Petersburg, hitting an oil terminal and depot. Russian officials reported that 144-145 drones were shot down. One person was killed and five were injured in the strikes.
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