St. Petersburg oil terminal – one of the largest in northern Russia
Authorities have reported multiple drone strikes over St. Petersburg, with debris purportedly falling in the vicinity of the Vysotsk port. Russian independent outlet Astra cites local residents who noted impacts on industrial sites, sharing footage of rising smoke.
According to the Ukrainian monitoring Telegram channel Exilenova+, one of the largest oil terminals in northern Russia has been hit. St. Petersburg serves as the hometown of President Vladimir Putin, who is often referenced in discussions about the ongoing conflict.
The report boldly states, “The homeland of Putin’s fear is ablaze at the oil terminal,” highlighting the intensity of the situation. While numerous hits were reported, it is suggested that many of the tanks may have been empty at the time of the strikes.
Exilenova+ also reported that the governor’s claims of falling debris in Vysotsk were linked to several strikes, showing the port engulfed in flames in footage released by the channel.
The St. Petersburg oil terminal is significant, with 21 storage tanks for petroleum products and an annual throughput capacity of 12.5 million tons, according to Ukrainian Defense Ministry advisor Serhiy Sternenko.
Background
- Military sites in St. Petersburg have faced attacks repeatedly. One of the most notable assaults occurred in early June, targeting the Petersburg Oil Terminal amid widespread fires during the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum.
