Weakening Putin, Ukraine takes the fight to St. Petersburg
Ukrainian drones damaged the St. Petersburg oil terminal and warships docked at the city’s Kronstadt naval base on Wednesday. The attacks came just as international delegates were arriving for Russia’s flagship annual economic gathering, the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. Black smoke rose above the city as oil facilities blazed. These strikes on Vladimir Putin’s home city are extremely embarrassing for the Russian president.
TL;DR
- Ukrainian drones attacked an oil terminal and warships in St. Petersburg.
- The attacks occurred during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
- These strikes are seen as embarrassing for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- Ukraine can now launch numerous drones deep inside Russia.
- Russia has responded by relocating assets and concentrating air defenses.
- The article emphasizes Ukraine's initiative on the ground and the need for Western air defense systems.
- The presence of controversial Western figures at the economic forum is noted.
- The article advocates for continued Western support for Ukraine.