Massive Ukrainian Drone Strike Targets St. Petersburg and Kronstadt Naval Base
On June 6, 2026, Ukraine launched a large-scale drone offensive targeting St. Petersburg and the Kronstadt naval base, approximately 1,000 kilometers from the border. Russian authorities reported shooting down 376 drones across 16 regions, with 86 intercepted in the Leningrad region alone. The attack, occurring at the conclusion of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, forced residents to shelter in place and underscores Kyiv's expanding long-range strike capabilities against strategic Russian military infrastructure.
Date: June 6, 2026
Location: Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: missile
Severity: CRITICAL
Source: Al Jazeera