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

NPR News Wednesday 03 June 2026, 10:04 UTC By The Associated Press 1 min read

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Ukrainian drones struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg and set it ablaze, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, as the city hosted an annual economic forum promoted by President Putin.(Image credit: AP Photo)

Ukrainian drones struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg and set it ablaze, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, as the city hosted an annual economic forum promoted by President Putin.

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