Drones strike during SPIEF: Ukraine humbles Putin as St. Petersburg comes under fire
TL;DR
Ukrainian drones hit Saint Petersburg during the SPIEF 2026 forum, damaging an oil terminal and Kronstadt and spawning videos that underscore perceived Russian vulnerabilities; fuel shortages spread to Crimea and nearby Russian regions as Ukraine presses fronts around Kostyantynivka and the Kramatorsk axis, while the Admiral Nakhimov sails for sea trials (not yet combat-ready) and loss tallies for both sides continue to be tracked.
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- Ukraine Strikes St. Petersburg on First Day of a Marquee Putin Event The New York Times
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