Ukraine Strikes Major Oil Terminal in Russia's St Petersburg A major oil terminal in Russia's north-western city of St Petersburg was struck overnight by Ukrainian forces, according to Volodymyr Zelensky, who described the facility as a key source of revenue for Moscow's war efforts. Ukraine also claimed a significant Russian naval base in the region was hit, marking another escalation in the conflict. The attack, which Zelensky said occurred approximately 850 kilometers from Ukraine's border, was confirmed by the BBC after verification. The terminal, described by Ukrainian military sources as one of the largest in Russia, is capable of producing 12.5 million tonnes of petroleum products annually. St Petersburg Governor Aleksandr Beglov acknowledged the city had been subjected to a "massive" drone attack, confirming the oil terminal was damaged but stating there were no casualties. He reported that 72 Ukrainian drones had been intercepted over the city and the surrounding Leningrad region, urging residents to remain indoors until the threat subsided. Mobile internet services in the area may also have been disrupted. With a population exceeding five million, the attack has raised concerns about the potential impact on infrastructure and daily life. Ukraine has increasingly targeted Russia's energy infrastructure with long-range drone strikes, leading to widespread fuel shortages. Kyiv claims nearly 43% of Russia's oil refining capacity has been "disabled" as a result, though the BBC has not independently verified this figure. Ukraine argues that Russian oil and gas facilities are legitimate targets, as Moscow relies heavily on fossil fuel exports to fund its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which began in February 2022.#vladimir_putin #volodymyr_zelensky #st_petersburg #aleksandr_beglov #kostyantynivka
