Atac masiv cu drone asupra Sankt Petersburgului. Terminalul petrolier cuprins de flăcări

On the night of October 17-18, Sankt Petersburg and the Leningrad region experienced a significant drone attack from Ukraine, causing fires in multiple areas, including a crucial oil terminal. The attack, which occurred around 2:00 AM, reportedly damaged the VKontakte data center and an electric station. The oil terminal, vital for Russia's petroleum exports, was hit multiple times, leading to strong explosions and fires near the port. Local authorities reported fires in four districts, and the Russian military claimed to have shot down 127 drones by 6:14 AM. Following the attack, VKontakte users faced major service disruptions, and internet traffic dropped significantly. This incident follows previous drone strikes targeting data centers in Russia, indicating a pattern of escalating attacks.