Russia and Ukraine Exchange Massive Strikes; Ukrainian Drones Reach St. Petersburg
Ukraine's air defense shot down 69 drones, while Russia claims to have downed 389 Ukrainian drones. Attacks hit Belgorod's infrastructure and St. Petersburg's oil terminal.
Night Attacks on Ukraine
Ukrainian air defense shot down or neutralized 69 drones overnight Saturday. Meanwhile, Russian missiles and drones struck 16 areas, with debris causing damage in five additional areas.
Ukraine's Massive Drone Attack on Russia
Ukraine launched another massive drone attack on Russia and occupied territories. In Belgorod, infrastructure was damaged, causing power and water supply disruptions. A missile strike sparked a fire at the "Luč" thermal power station, leaving the city almost entirely without electricity. Attacks also targeted nearly all substations of Belgorod's power grid.
St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region were also targeted. The St. Petersburg oil terminal caught fire, which had already started on June 3. Independent outlet "Astra" confirmed the fire. The Leningrad region governor claimed 67 Ukrainian drones were shot down. Russia's Defense Ministry reported a total of 389 drones downed, but no information was given on those that got through. Experts estimate 10–15% of drones reach their targets.
