St Petersburg, Russia, has been hit by a Ukrainian drone swarm, leading to explosions and fires, including damage to an oil terminal and a data centre. This attack highlights the ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine.
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St Petersburg under attack from Ukrainian drone swarm
Video posted on social media shows multiple explosions and fires around the port of St Petersburg, Russia after a suspected Ukrainian drone swarm. Witnesses say an oil terminal and data centre were hit in the attack.
Published On 18 Oct 2026
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