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Ukraine Launches Hundreds Of Drones On Final Day Of Russian Investment Forum In St. Petersburg

Ukraine launched hundreds of drones at targets across Russia, including the St. Petersburg region, on the final day of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). Russia intercepted the drones, with some hitting an oil depot and causing casualties. The attack occurred amid heightened tensions between the two nations.

Ukraine launched hundreds of drones at targets across Russia, including the St. Petersburg region, on the final day of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), according to reports from Rferl and Scmp. The attack included scores of drones over the region, with residents filming smoke rising from military sites. Russia intercepted hundreds of Ukrainian drones, including near St. Petersburg, where the major economic forum was held, as reported by Scmp and Al-Jazeera.

Where Sources Diverge

Ukraine reported at least three people killed by Russian strikes, while Russia reported one person killed and an oil depot ablaze.

scmp

Ukraine reported at least three people killed by Russian strikes.

rte

Russia reported one person killed and an oil depot ablaze.

The number of drones launched by Ukraine varies between sources, with some reporting hundreds and others hundreds of drones.

rferl

Ukraine launched hundreds of drones.

scmp

Russia intercepted hundreds of Ukrainian drones.

al-jazeera

Russia's defense ministry said the drones were downed.

Timelines

Sources

PublicRTEJun 6, 06:37 PM
Ukraine fires wave of drones on last day of Russian forum

Ukraine has fired hundreds of drones at Russia leaving one person dead and setting an oil depot ablaze on the final day of the country's flagship economic forum in Saint Petersburg, officials said.

PublicRadio Free EuropeJun 6, 04:31 PM
Ukrainian Drones Return To St. Petersburg As Russia’s Investment Forum Ends

Ukraine launched hundreds of drones at targets across Russia, including the St. Petersburg region, around 1,000 kilometers from the Ukrainian border. Residents filmed drones overhead and smoke rising from military sites. The attack came on the final day of Russia’s flagship investment forum.

IndependentAl JazeeraJun 6, 03:59 PM
Russia says hundreds of Ukrainian drones downed as economic forum ends

Russia's defence ministry said the drones were downed over 16 areas and regions, including Crimea.

PublicRadio Free EuropeJun 6, 11:56 AM
Ukraine Launches Scores Of Drones On Final Day Of Major Russian Investment Forum

Ukraine launched hundreds of drones at targets across Russia, including scores over the St. Petersburg region, on the final day of Russia’s most important investment forum.

IndependentSouth China Morning PostJun 6, 10:37 AM
Russia downs 376 Ukrainian drones overnight on final day of St Petersburg forum

Russia said on Saturday it intercepted hundreds of Ukrainian drones including near St Petersburg, where Moscow is hosting a major economic forum, as Ukraine reported at least three people killed by Russian strikes. Moscow and Kyiv have intensified drone strikes on each other in recent months as US-led diplomatic efforts to end the war, now in its fifth year, remain stalled over the conflict in the Middle East. The St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) – once dubbed “Russia’s Davos”...