Ukrainian Drones Strike Russian Strategic Sites in Saint Petersburg; Russian Forces Target Ukrainian UAV Launch Sites

Ukrainian drones hit energy and military sites in Saint Petersburg, Russia, on June 3, 2026, according to FRANCE 24. The strikes occurred as officials attended a major economic forum in the city. The attack comes a day after Russian missiles and drones killed 23 people across Ukraine, as reported by FRANCE 24. TASS reported that Russian troops struck Ukrainian army’s long-range UAV launch sites in the past day. The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,300 troops in battles with Russian forces across all frontline areas over the past 24 hours, according to TASS. The two outlets provide conflicting accounts of the events, with FRANCE 24 focusing on Ukrainian strikes in Russia and TASS emphasizing Russian retaliation against Ukrainian positions.