Skip to main content
See every side of every news story
Published • loading... • Updated

One Killed, 15 Injured as Kyiv Launches Over 1,000 Drones Around St. Petersburg and Leningrad Region, Officials Say

Ukrainian drones also hit oil, logistics and data infrastructure, with Russian authorities saying 1,015 were downed overnight and one person was killed.

  • On Sunday, Kyiv launched more than 1,000 drones across Russia, setting an oil export terminal in St. Petersburg ablaze and striking the Ruchi oil depot in one of its largest aerial bombardments.
  • At least one person was killed and 15 others were injured across St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region.
  • St. Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov reported that fires broke out at the St. Petersburg Oil Terminal, the Ruchi oil depot, and industrial warehouses in the Kolpino district, while several residential buildings also sustained structural damage.
  • Russian e-commerce company Ozon confirmed a major fire at its local logistics hub following drone impacts, forcing a full site evacuation, while Russian internet giant VK stated its data center in the Leningrad region was hit but remained operational.
  • Rosaviatsia temporarily suspended flight operations at Pulkovo Airport for over seven hours due to air defense activity before lifting airspace restrictions, while emergency crews worked to restore power to roughly 20,000 residents.
  • The Russian Defense Ministry claimed its air defense units intercepted over 1,000 Ukrainian drones overnight across multiple regions, while Ukrainian officials stated the long-range strikes targeted critical fuel and logistical hubs supplying military operations.
Insights by Ground AI
Podcasts & Opinions

373 Articles

Russia was the target of a night attack by Ukrainian drones on the night of Saturday to Sunday. An oil terminal and a logistics center were hit in the south of St. Petersburg, causing some...

Read Full Article
The PressThe Press
+4 Reposted by 4 other sources
Center

Blaze at St Petersburg oil sites as Kyiv launches more than 1,000 drones

The attack comes amid deepening tensions between Ukraine and Washington.

·York, United Kingdom
Read Full Article
Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 51% of the sources are Center
51% Center

Factuality Info Icon

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

Info Icon

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

ceskenoviny.cz broke the news on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Too Big Arrow Icon
Sources are mostly out of (0)

Similar News Topics

News
Feed Dots Icon
For You
Search Icon
Search
Blindspot LogoBlindspotLocal