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Ukraine hits Russia's St. Petersburg Oil Terminal, Zelenskiy says

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Posted on June 3, 2026

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· Last updated: June 3, 2026

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Ukraine Strikes Russia's St. Petersburg Oil Terminal and Military Targets

Ukrainian Military Operations Against Russian Infrastructure

Strike on St. Petersburg Oil Terminal

June 3 (Reuters) - Ukraine's military struck Russia's St. Petersburg Oil Terminal overnight, around 1,100 km (682 miles) from Ukrainian border, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday.

Attacks on Military and Industrial Targets

Kronstadt Base

Zelenskiy also said on Telegram that "purely" military targets were hit at the Kronstadt base, and that another target was an enterprise in Russia's Tambov region involved in the production of weapons, some 600 km from the frontline.

Reporting and Editorial Credits

(Reporting by Anna Pruchnicka; Editing by Andrew Heavens)

Key Takeaways

  • Ukraine is increasingly leveraging domestically produced long‑range drones and missiles to strike critical Russian infrastructure far from the front line, including energy and defense‑industrial assets. (unn.ua)
  • The attack on the 'Progress' plant in Michurinsk, Tambov region targeted components used in advanced missile systems like the Kh‑101 and Kh‑59 series, undermining Russia’s weapons production capabilities. (unn.ua)
  • Targeting the St. Petersburg oil terminal—part of Russia’s export infrastructure—demonstrates a strategic effort by Ukraine to disrupt energy revenues critical to Moscow’s war finance. (radiousa.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What did Ukraine target in its latest military strike?
Ukraine struck the St. Petersburg Oil Terminal and a military target at the Kronstadt base, according to President Zelenskiy.
How far is the St. Petersburg Oil Terminal from Ukraine's border?
The St. Petersburg Oil Terminal is approximately 1,100 km (682 miles) from the Ukrainian border.
Which other Russian region was attacked by Ukraine?
Ukraine also targeted an enterprise in the Tambov region, involved in weapons production, about 600 km from the frontline.
Who confirmed the Ukrainian strikes on Russian targets?
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy confirmed the strikes through his official Telegram channel.
Were only military targets hit in these strikes?
According to Zelenskiy, the strikes hit 'purely' military targets, including at the Kronstadt base.

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