Ukraine drones hit Saint Petersburg as flagship economic forum opens
A plume of black smoke is seen over the port of St. Petersburg, Russia, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, after a Ukrainian drone attack. (AP Photo)
Ukrainian drones hit energy and military sites in Saint Petersburg early Wednesday morning as officials gathered for a flagship economic forum in the city, Russian and Ukrainian authorities said.
Some 20,000 guests from 130 countries are set to attend the three-day annual Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) — an event once dubbed "Russia's Davos" — which starts Wednesday.
The strikes come a day after a barrage of Russian missiles and drones killed 23 people across Ukraine.
