Ukrainian drones struck targets in and around St. Petersburg in early June 2026, marking what Russian officials called an unprecedented escalation in the conflict’s geographic reach. The attacks hit energy infrastructure and military facilities more than 1,000 km from the Ukrainian border.
St. Petersburg Governor Aleksandr Beglov described the scale of the assaults as something the city had not previously experienced. Residents were advised to stay indoors as drones were reported and intercepted across the region.
What happened
The strikes took place across two waves, on June 3 and June 6. The first wave set an oil terminal in St. Petersburg ablaze.
The second wave landed on the final day of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Russia’s flagship annual investment event.
