Ukrainian Drones Destroy 5,000 Tons at Russian Navy Arsenal 1,000 Kilometers From Border
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Updated · UNITED24 Media · Jun 8
Ukrainian Drones Destroy 5,000 Tons at Russian Navy Arsenal 1,000 Kilometers From Border
3 articles · Updated · UNITED24 Media · Jun 8
Summary
Around 40 Ukrainian long-range drones struck Russia’s 15th Naval Arsenal in Leningrad region on June 6, reportedly destroying about 5,000 tons of ammunition at a key Baltic Fleet depot near St. Petersburg.
Eight drones were said to have penetrated Russian air defenses, hitting above-ground storage hangars and setting off large secondary explosions; a Russian military-focused Telegram channel reported two servicemen killed.
Satellite imagery reviewed by Dnipro OSINT appeared to show extensive fire and blast damage across roughly 50,000 square meters of the arsenal complex at Bolshaya Izhora.
The strike was part of a broader overnight Ukrainian drone campaign in the St. Petersburg area, including attacks on Russian Navy-linked facilities in Kronstadt.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the operation hit targets about 1,000 kilometers from Ukraine’s border, underscoring Kyiv’s expanding long-range strike reach inside Russia.
With drones striking 1,000 km deep, has Russia's vast territory become its greatest military vulnerability?
Can Russia's war machine out-produce its losses as Ukrainian drones now strike its industrial heartland?
As Ukrainian drones grow stealthier, what is the next evolution in the technological arms race for air defense?
40-Drone Ukrainian Strike on St. Petersburg: Major Damage to Russian Naval Arsenal and Air Defense Gaps Revealed
Overview
On June 6, 2026, Ukraine launched a major drone attack deep into Russian territory, targeting key naval infrastructure near St. Petersburg. The operation involved around 40 long-range drones, with eight reaching their targets, including the 15th Navy Arsenal and the Kronstadt naval base. A massive secondary explosion at the arsenal destroyed about 5,000 tons of ammunition and military equipment, severely damaging the modern Russian warship RFS Boiky and affecting an area of 50,000 square meters. The strike resulted in the deaths of two Russian servicemen and highlighted significant vulnerabilities in Russia's air defenses.