Ukraine War Day 1,564: Russian Momentum Falters as Kyiv Strikes St. Petersburg at SPIEF
TL;DR
Frontline updates describe a weakening Russian campaign as Ukrainian forces repel multiple attacks across sectors, report advances near Kostyantynivka, and launch long-range strikes including a second round on St. Petersburg during SPIEF. Kyiv says strikes hit the Kronstadt Naval Base and oil depots and aim to undermine Moscow’s narrative at the forum; Russia meanwhile faces fuel shortages spreading across occupied Ukraine and neighboring regions. Overnight, Russia launched 272 drones; Ukrainian air defenses downed 249, while Ukraine attacked Russian fuel infrastructure in Krasnodar Krai and targeted major GLOC corridors, with a total of 183 combat engagements reported on the day.
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