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UPDATED Oct 18, 2026 at 11:05 AM ET
Oct 18, 2026 at 2:06 AM ET
Ukrainian drones strike oil and logistics sites near St Petersburg
By The BriefBrief
A large Ukrainian drone attack set fire to oil facilities and industrial and logistics sites in St Petersburg and the surrounding Leningrad region on Sunday, Oct. 18. Governor Alexander Beglov said one person was killed and five injured; a separate account citing local authorities reported 15 injured. Ozon said its logistics hub was struck, while Russian officials gave differing totals for drones intercepted.
WHO: Ukrainian forces
WHAT: Ukrainian drones struck oil, industrial and logistics facilities in St Petersburg and the surrounding Leningrad region, causing fires.
WHEN: Oct 18, 2026
WHERE: St Petersburg and Leningrad Region, Russia
WHY: The attacks came as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine would resume strikes on Russian oil refineries after a brief pause.
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