Ukrainian Drones Set Fire to Oil Terminal in St. Petersburg
Russian authorities said Ukrainian drones targeted the Petersburg Oil Terminal, the Ruchey depot, and a VK company data center, with no casualties reported.
Russian authorities said Ukrainian FP-1 drones targeted the Petersburg Oil Terminal, the Ruchey oil depot, and a data center belonging to VK in the early hours of October 18.
St. Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov reported that no casualties were recorded, though he said civilian infrastructure caught fire in several districts.
Media outlets reported that Pulkovo Airport reduced operations due to the attack, while data showed the annual capacity of the Petersburg terminal is around 12.5 million tons.
The strikes target energy and data infrastructure in Russia, disrupting export and operational activities in the region and adding pressure to shipping routes in the Baltic Sea.
What do these terms mean?
Drone: A small unmanned aircraft piloted remotely or programmatically, used in military missions, reconnaissance, and attack.
Oil Terminal: A coastal facility that receives, stores, and loads oil onto tankers before export.
Capacity: The maximum quantity a facility can process or transport within a specific timeframe, often measured in tons per year.
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