Tag: St. Petersburg
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Drone attack on Shostka train station leaves casualties
A Russian drone attack on the Shostka train station in northeast Ukraine left at least 30 people injured, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday morning. Zelenskyy did not specify how many of the casualties were dead or injured, but the post underscored the human toll of the strike. According to…
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Many Injured in Drone Attack on Shostka Train Station
Drone attack hits Shostka train station, leaving dozens injured On Saturday morning, a drone strike targeted a passenger train station in Shostka, a town in Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region. President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on X that at least 30 people had been affected—without detailing how many were killed or injured—and urged rapid rescue efforts as…
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Ukraine Attacks Kirishi Oil Refinery Near St. Petersburg
Overview of the Strike In what appears to be a continuation of the high-stakes drone battles shaping the Ukraine conflict, Ukraine conducted an attack on the Kirishi oil refinery near St. Petersburg. Eyewitness videos show several drones over a residential area before they struck the modern refinery complex, triggering at least three explosions and a…
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Ukraine Attacks Oil Refinery Near St Petersburg, Russia
Drone Strike Targets Kirishi Oil Refinery Near St. Petersburg The latest stage of the Ukraine war saw reports that Ukrainian forces used drones to attack the Kirishi oil refinery, located roughly 100 kilometers from St. Petersburg. Eyewitness videos circulating online show drones approaching a residential area before striking the refinery’s modern processing facilities, followed by…
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Drone Crash Causes Fire at Oil Refinery Near St. Petersburg
Overview of the Incident On September 14, a fire broke out at an oil refinery in the Kirishi district of Leningrad Oblast, just outside St. Petersburg. The blaze reportedly originated from debris generated by the crash of a drone, as confirmed by the local governor, Alexander Drozdenko, via his Telegram account. While the specific refinery’s…
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Drone Attacks in St. Petersburg and Leningrad Region: September 12, 2025
Overview of the Drone Attacks On September 12, 2025, St. Petersburg and the surrounding Leningrad region experienced a series of coordinated drone attacks that raised security concerns across the region. The attacks primarily targeted key infrastructure and were met with swift defensive measures by local authorities. The airport in Pulkovo was notably affected, leading to…
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Drones Attack in St. Petersburg and Leningrad Region: September 12, 2025
Overview of the Drone Attacks On the night and morning of September 12, 2025, St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region experienced a series of drone attacks that significantly disrupted local operations. These incidents prompted immediate reactions from local authorities, and the situation unfolded rapidly. Status of Pulkovo Airport Pulkovo Airport, the primary international gateway to…
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Drones Attack in St. Petersburg and Leningrad Region – September 12, 2025
Drones Attack in St. Petersburg and Leningrad Region On the night of September 12, 2025, St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region were rocked by a significant drone attack. This orchestrated event prompted immediate countermeasures, leading to intense responses from local authorities and military units. Overview of the Incident The drone attack began late at night,…
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Hyundai’s Consideration of Buying Back its St. Petersburg Plant
Hyundai’s Strategic Move: Reacquiring the St. Petersburg Plant In a surprising turn of events, Hyundai is reportedly considering the buyback of its manufacturing facility located in St. Petersburg, Russia. This potential decision comes at a time when the automotive landscape is shifting, driven by geopolitical factors and changing market dynamics. Background on the St. Petersburg…