In the night of July 4, a series of powerful explosions rocked the territory of St. Petersburg. As a result of the attack on one of the key points of Russian logistics, a large-scale fire broke out. According to Ukrainian sources, the target of the strike was an oil terminal playing a strategic role in the export of Russian energy carriers.
Target of the strike: financing the war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy officially confirmed the operation. In his Telegram channel, he stated that Ukrainian long-range strikes hit the port oil infrastructure near St. Petersburg. According to the head of state, the attack was a response to the war being waged by Russia and is aimed at undermining the sources of financing for the enemy's military actions.
"Tonight, our Ukrainian long-range sanctions against Russia for this war worked near St. Petersburg. The Armed Forces of Ukraine struck the port oil infrastructure that earns money for the Russian war," Zelenskyy wrote.
Operation details and scale of damage
The press service of the Ukrainian Special Operations Forces (SOF) clarified the details of the incident. According to their information, the object was attacked by a group of unmanned aerial vehicles. As a result of the impact, an intense fire broke out on the territory of the terminal.
The operation was carried out at a significant distance from the front line. The distance from the state border of Ukraine to the place of the strike exceeds 850 kilometers. In addition to the oil terminal, Ukrainian forces struck the "Kronstadt" base in the Leningrad region, which is classified as an important military target.
Economic significance of the object
The struck terminal is one of the key hubs in the Baltic region. Through this infrastructure, Russian oil products are supplied to African countries, the Middle East, and other regions. Experts note that the revenue from this trade is a significant source of replenishing Russia's military budget.
Reaction of authorities and consequences
In the night of July 4, local residents and observers in St. Petersburg reported explosions and fires in the area of port infrastructure. Due to the threat from drones, the Governor of the Leningrad Region, Alexander Drozdenko, announced the introduction of an enhanced danger regime.
