Ukraine Drones Hit Oil and Tech Sites in St Petersburg
A deadly overnight attack hit oil sites in St Petersburg, Russia. The BBC and The Guardian reported at least one person was killed.
The Financial Times called it St Petersburg's biggest Ukrainian drone attack. The Guardian reported Ukraine used more than a thousand drones.
The drones targeted Russian oil depots, logistics facilities and data centers. A data center used by Russia's version of Facebook was hit.
AP also reported that an Ozon logistics hub was hit. The Guardian reported 15 people were injured in the drone attack.
AP reported five people were injured in St Petersburg. The Financial Times said Russia had targeted Ukraine's electricity substations.
The strikes on tech sites came after that. The Guardian also reported Russia and Ukraine struck each other's power facilities.
The strikes followed the breakdown of President Trump's short-lived energy ceasefire. Trump announced the ceasefire on October 11.
The Guardian said two people were killed in those strikes. At least 17 people were injured.
Key Terms 2
- logistics Sites used to store and move goods.
- substations Facilities that manage electricity flow along power lines.