<div><img src="https://static01.nyt.com/images/2026/06/06/multimedia/06int-ukraine-strikes-qbpt/06int-ukraine-strikes-qbpt-facebookJumbo.jpg" class="ff-og-image-inserted"></div><p id="article-summary" class="css-1r45aqf e1wiw3jv0">A Ukrainian drone attack targeted a Russian military base and other facilities near St. Petersburg, the second such strike in days that coincided with President Vladimir V. Putin speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. Russian authorities described the attack as unprecedented, reporting the downing of more than 140 drones and minor damage with some evacuations. One person died in a drone debris incident in the Tver region, and several others were injured in the St. Petersburg area. </p><section name="articleBody" class="meteredContent css-6wov7h" data-paywall-inert><div class="css-s99gbd StoryBodyCompanionColumn" data-testid="companionColumn-0"><div class="css-53u6y8"><p class="css-ac37hb evys1bk0">Ukraine conducted the strike on a Russian military base near St. Petersburg using long-range drones, hours after Putin addressed an economic forum in the city and rejected a peace overture from Ukraine. Russian officials said more than 140 drones were shot down and that the attack caused an ignition at an unspecified facility, with some residents evacuated due to the incident.</p><p class="css-ac37hb evys1bk0">The city’s governor urged residents to shelter indoors, in an unusual precaution during the conflict.</p><p class="css-ac37hb evys1bk0">Drone debris from another attack in the Tver region resulted in a fatality, while three people were reported injured in the St. Petersburg area; authorities described the injuries as minor and said air defenses mitigated serious damage.</p></div></div><div data-testid="Dropzone-1"></div><div class="css-s99gbd StoryBodyCompanionColumn" data-testid="companionColumn-1"><div class="css-53u6y8"><p class="css-ac37hb evys1bk0">Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky highlighted the drones’ far reach, noting the strike on Kronstadt, near St. Petersburg, and a naval arsenal, and reiterated a call to end the war, while criticizing Russia’s leadership for continuing the conflict.</p><p class="css-ac37hb evys1bk0">Russia and Ukraine reported ongoing drone attacks on multiple targets as the forum proceeded, with Ukraine framing the strike near St. Petersburg as a significant development against Russian defenses.</p><p class="css-ac37hb evys1bk0">The St. Petersburg forum has drawn fewer Western investors since the war began, though Russia said representation included delegates from about 130 countries. The United States attended at a lower level.</p></div></div><div data-testid="Dropzone-3"></div><div class="css-s99gbd StoryBodyCompanionColumn" data-testid="companionColumn-2"><div class="css-53u6y8"><p class="css-ac37hb evys1bk0">In parallel with the forum’s start, Zelensky published a letter to Putin proposing a personal meeting to pursue a peace agreement. Putin called the letter rude and reaffirmed that the war would end only when Russia’s goals are met. Russia’s official stance remains that its war aims are being pursued, despite a stalemate on the ground.</p><p class="css-ac37hb evys1bk0">Zelensky also indicated that waiting for U.S. focus to shift back to Ukraine would be inappropriate amid other global priorities.</p></div></div></section><p><strong><a href="https://blockads.fivefilters.org">Adblock test</a></strong> <a href="https://blockads.fivefilters.org/acceptable.html">(Why?)</a></p>
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