Ukrainian long-range drones struck oil and military facilities in the St Petersburg region overnight, causing significant local disruptions including internet outages and flight cancellations.
The attacks, reported by multiple wire services, mark a continued expansion of Kyiv’s reach into Russian territory, targeting critical infrastructure far from the active combat zones in the east and south.
The strikes come amid a broader pattern of Ukrainian operations against Russian energy assets.
In recent days, reports have emerged of attacks on major natural gas complexes near the Kazakhstan border and other oil terminals.
This campaign aims to degrade Russia’s energy export capacity and revenue streams, introducing persistent uncertainty into global supply chains.
For energy markets, the development reinforces the risk premium embedded in crude prices.