Ukrainian drones hit Russian oil terminal ahead of summit

Kyiv, June 3: Ukrainian long-range drones struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, setting parts of the facility on fire as the Russian city hosted its annual international economic forum, a key event for President Vladimir Putin. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the drones flew more than 1,000 kilometres to reach the target, with thick black smoke seen rising over the port area. Russian authorities confirmed the attack on city infrastructure but released few details. Flights at St. Petersburg airport were briefly suspended, and mobile internet services were disrupted. The strike came as Russia prepared for the econ…