Ukrainian drones hit St. Petersburg oil terminal before city hosts Russian economic forum - AP News

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Ukrainian drones struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg on Monday, the eve of Russia's annual economic forum in the city. The attack, which Ukrainian officials confirmed targeting the facility, marks an escalation of drone strikes deep into Russian territory. St. Petersburg, located roughly 400 kilometers from the front lines, has been hit repeatedly by Ukrainian attacks over the past year. The strike comes as Russia prepares to host its flagship investment conference, which typically draws global business leaders, though international attendance has plummeted since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.