# Ukrainian drones strike oil terminal and port in St Petersburg

Ukrainian drones attacked an oil terminal and a nearby port in St Petersburg, Russia's second-largest city, on Thursday. The strike marks one of the deepest drone penetrations into Russian territory since the war began, targeting key energy infrastructure. This escalation highlights Ukraine's growing capability to disrupt Russian logistics and energy exports well beyond the front lines.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/04/ukrainian-drones-hit-st-petersburg-oil-terminal-and-nearby-port) — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 19:09:06 GMT