Ukraine confirms devastating strike on major oil terminal in Russia’s | World | News

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that an oil terminal in St Petersburg, Russia, was hit by Ukrainian drones. The attack, which took place overnight between Friday and Saturday, is one of several recent attacks on Russian oil refineries and energy infrastructures.

Mr. Zelenskyy said the strike targeted “the oil infrastructure that generates revenue for Russia’s war,” adding that his forces also successfully hit Kronstadt, a “major military target.”

The Ukrainian President also said that the attack, which was confirmed by Moscow officials, was part of Ukraine’s “long-term sanctions” against Russia.

Governor Alexander Beglov said the city’s Kirovsky district had been hit, but added that air defense systems had successfully intercepted 72 Ukrainian drones in and around St Petersburg. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin said his forces took control of the city of Kostyantynivka, located near the disputed Donetsk region; this is disputed by Ukrainian officials.

In Russia’s attack on Kiev yesterday (July 3), at least 18 people died and many were injured during the 11-hour barrage targeting residential areas and civilian infrastructure. Moscow claimed the attacks were in retaliation for Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries. The Kremlin launched 74 missiles and 496 long-range drones in its latest attacks.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said there were “concerns” in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania over Moscow’s plan to test NATO’s response to an armed provocation.

“I don’t want to scare anyone, but the coming months could be really critical because of the changing nature of the war. These concerns are particularly felt in the Baltic countries,” Mr. Tusk said at a press conference this week.

“Let’s not be afraid, we are preparing for various situations, but we cannot ignore them. We are aware of the threats thanks to the information we receive from our allies.”