Ukraine launched a "large-scale" drone attack on St. Petersburg, Russia's second-largest city, on Saturday. The strike involved hundreds of drones targeting the St. Petersburg region.
Residents of St. Petersburg were instructed not to leave their homes during the attack, according to the Associated Press. The directive came as authorities responded to the aerial assault on the city.
The attack marked the second such strike on St. Petersburg in less than a week. The timing of the operation coincided with the final day of what France24 referred to as "Russian Davos," an economic forum held in the region.
The operation demonstrated Kyiv's ability to conduct military operations deep inside Russian territory. St. Petersburg is located in northwestern Russia, a significant distance from the primary zones of conflict between Ukrainian and Russian forces.
According to reports, the scale of the drone deployment was substantial, with hundreds of unmanned aerial vehicles involved in the attack. The specific targets within the St. Petersburg region were not detailed in the available reporting.
The Associated Press reported that the attack was characterized as "large-scale" by officials. The designation indicates the magnitude of the drone deployment and the scope of the operation.
No information was provided regarding casualties, damage to infrastructure, or the effectiveness of Russian air defense systems in intercepting the drones. The aftermath of the strike remains unclear based on available reports.
The incident represents part of the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, which has seen both sides conduct strikes on urban areas and infrastructure. Drone warfare has become an increasingly prominent feature of the hostilities.
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