Event Brief
Ukrainian drone strike darkens St. Petersburg forum opening
Filed: Jun 05, 2026 at 2:03 AM ET
Summary: A Ukrainian drone strike produced a large fire and cloud over St. Petersburg as Putin prepared to open the economic forum.
WHO: Ukrainian drone attackers
WHAT: A Ukrainian drone strike set an oil terminal ablaze and caused flight delays and cellphone internet cuts in St. Petersburg.
WHEN: Jun 04, 2026 at 2:58 AM ET
WHERE: St. Petersburg, Russia
WHY: The strike occurred as Putin prepared to arrive for the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
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