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Oct 18, 2026 at 8:09 PM ET
Overnight attack hits oil facilities in St Petersburg
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An overnight attack on St Petersburg hit the St Petersburg Oil Terminal and Ruchyi oil depot, Governor Alexander Beglov said. At least one person was killed and five injured. Fires were being extinguished at the facilities; a logistics centre belonging to Ozon and a data centre belonging to VKontakte were also hit.
WHO: Those responsible for the attack were not identified; Governor Alexander Beglov reported the damage and casualties.
WHAT: An overnight attack struck two oil facilities and other sites in St Petersburg, killing at least one person and injuring at least five.
WHEN: Oct 18, 2026
WHERE: St Petersburg, Russia
WHY: The reason for the attack was not reported.
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