Ukraine Launches Largest Drone Attack on Saint Petersburg, Killing One and Injuring Five

Ukrainian drones targeted Saint Petersburg on October 18, 2026, resulting in at least one death and five injuries. The governor of Saint Petersburg confirmed the destruction of 144 enemy unmanned aerial vehicles. Over 20,000 people in the city experienced power outages as a result of the attack. Infobae reported the attack as a 'mass' use of Ukrainian drones, while 20 Minutos described it as one of the largest drone attacks of the war. Infobae did not specify the number of drones downed, whereas 20 Minutos cited the governor’s confirmation of 144 enemy drones. Infobae did not mention the power outage, but 20 Minutos noted that more than 20,000 people lost power. The attack is part of ongoing military operations between Ukraine and Russia, with both sides attributing the strike to the other. The event underscores the escalating use of drone warfare in the conflict.