Ukraine Launches Major Attack on St. Petersburg, Targeting Oil Facilities and Data Centers
On October 18, 2026, Ukraine launched a large-scale attack on St. Petersburg, Russia, targeting an oil terminal, an oil base named Ruchye, an Ozon warehouse, and a VK data center. The attack involved multiple drones, with 127 reportedly downed. The strike caused damage to buildings, power outages, and no reported casualties.
Where Sources Diverge
The Insider reports that the attack involved the destruction of an oil terminal, an oil base named Ruchye, and an Ozon warehouse, while Adnkronos focuses on the targeting of an oil facility by Ukraine.
Oil terminal, oil base 'Ruchye' and Ozon warehouse are on fire, data center VK is under attack
Ukraine, major attack on Saint Petersburg: Kyiv hits oil facility
The Insider does not specify the number of drones used, while Adnkronos reports that 127 drones were downed.
Oil terminal, oil base 'Ruchye' and Ozon warehouse are on fire, data center VK is under attack
During the night, 127 drones were downed.
The Insider does not mention casualties, while Adnkronos reports that no casualties were recorded.
Oil terminal, oil base 'Ruchye' and Ozon warehouse are on fire, data center VK is under attack
No casualties, damage to buildings and power outages in the region
The Insider does not specify the exact time of the attack, while Adnkronos reports that the attack occurred during the night.
Oil terminal, oil base 'Ruchye' and Ozon warehouse are on fire, data center VK is under attack
During the night, 127 drones were downed.
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(Adnkronos) - During the night, 127 drones were downed. No casualties, damage to buildings and power outages in the region