Saint Petersburg news on Monday, October 19, 2026

In Saint Petersburg on Monday, October 19, 2026: Ukrainian drone attack hits Saint Petersburg oil facilities. Also: Over 1,000 Ukrainian drones struck Saint Petersburg in one of the largest attacks of the war, hitting oil terminal and data center; Thousands of residents left without power across multiple districts after the drone attack on city infrastructure. Weather: Expect cool, partly cloudy weather with temperatures between 3-8°C and light winds today.

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Ukrainian drone attack on Saint Petersburg killed one person and set oil refinery ablaze early today.France 24 · Oct 18, 12:03 PM

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Over 1,000 Ukrainian drones struck Saint Petersburg in one of the largest attacks of the war, hitting oil terminal and data center.Al Arabiya English · Oct 18, 8:36 AM
Thousands of residents left without power across multiple districts after the drone attack on city infrastructure.Українські Національні Новини (УНН) · Oct 18, 6:35 AM

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