1,000 kilometers from Ukraine, drones struck Russia’s Baltic Fleet base in Kronstadt and an oil depot in Krasnodar, with fires reported at both sites and three people injured in St. Petersburg.
Ukraine said the targets were navy arsenals and a fuel hub supplying Russian troops in the south and east; Russian emergency services confirmed the depot fire, evacuated dozens and sent more than 50 firefighting units.
141 drones were shot down over the Leningrad region, according to the regional governor, while more than 600 people were evacuated from Bolshaya Izhora and Kronstadt traffic was halted for hours.
The barrage hit as St. Petersburg hosted the final day of Russia’s flagship economic forum, days after another large Ukrainian drone attack disrupted the region before the event opened.
The strikes reflect Kyiv’s widening campaign against Russian oil and military infrastructure, even as Russia launched 272 drones overnight at Ukraine and reported impacts at 11 locations.
After Putin rejected peace talks, was the massive St. Petersburg drone attack Ukraine's true diplomatic response?
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June 6, 2026: Ukraine’s Drone Assault on St. Petersburg Signals New Phase in Russia Conflict
Overview
On June 6, 2026, Ukraine launched a major drone attack on St. Petersburg and nearby regions, marking a sharp escalation in its long-range strike campaign. This operation is part of Ukraine’s expanding strategy to inflict economic damage on Russia and expose its vulnerability, especially by targeting key sites just before important events for President Putin. The attack followed a previous strike that set fire to an oil terminal and hit a naval base in St. Petersburg, both timed to disrupt the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. These actions highlight Ukraine’s growing drone capabilities and its intent to pressure Russia both economically and psychologically.