Conflict · St Petersburg, Russia · October 19, 2026

Ukraine strikes St Petersburg oil sites with over 1,000 drones

Reported by 3 outlets · first reported Oct 18, 6:48 AM ET

Ukraine launched more than 1,000 drones at Russia in one of its largest aerial attacks of the war, setting an oil export terminal and depot ablaze in St Petersburg. Russia carried out deadly strikes on Ukraine over the weekend.

Why it matters

Strikes on Russian export infrastructure add pressure to already tight global fuel markets.

Background

Ukraine has increasingly targeted Russian refineries and terminals to cut Moscow's oil revenue. Russia has repeatedly struck Ukraine's power grid.

The story so far

1. Oct 17Ukraine strikes major oil refinery southeast of Moscow
2. Oct 18Ukrainian drones set St Petersburg oil facilities ablaze
3. Oct 19Ukraine strikes St Petersburg oil sites with over 1,000 drones

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Sources

• CBC News ↗Oct 18, 6:48 AM ET
• NPR ↗Oct 19, 6:38 AM ET
• CNBC ↗Oct 18, 9:16 PM ET

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