Event Brief
Oct 18, 2026 at 2:06 AM ET
Explosions and fires reported around St Petersburg port
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Multiple explosions and fires were seen around the port of St Petersburg, Russia, after a suspected Ukrainian drone swarm. Witnesses said an oil terminal and a data centre were hit.
WHO: A suspected Ukrainian drone swarm
WHAT: A suspected Ukrainian drone swarm struck around the port of St Petersburg, where explosions and fires were reported.
WHEN: Reported Oct 18, 2026 at 12:51 AM ET
WHERE: St Petersburg, Russia
WHY: The reason for the suspected attack was not reported.
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