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Ukraine drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal and Kronstadt
India Today··4 Jul
Ukrainian drones struck an oil terminal in St Petersburg and military targets in Kronstadt on July 4, 2026, President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed. The St Petersburg Oil Terminal handles about 12.5 million tons of petroleum products annually. Governor Alexander Beglov said the Kirovsky district was hit with no casualties. Kronstadt lies over 850 km from Ukraine's border.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Oil infrastructure strikes may affect global energy prices.
- Long-range drone warfare expands conflict beyond frontline regions.
- Indian fuel consumers could see indirect price effects from supply disruptions.
What's Happening
- Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal on July 4.
- Zelensky confirmed strikes on Kronstadt military targets.
- Russia reported shooting down dozens of drones over Leningrad.
War Context
- St Petersburg was previously targeted in June 2026.
- Kronstadt is a major naval base near the city.
- Ukraine calls such strikes long-range sanctions on Russia.
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