Ukraine strikes oil terminals near St. Petersburg in major escalation

Ukrainian drones strike oil terminals near St. Petersburg, Zelensky confirms The attack hit the St. Petersburg Oil Terminal and Kronstadt military target, part of a campaign to disrupt Russian energy revenues. Russia said 389 drones were intercepted overnight across the country. 123

Ukraine says strikes have disabled 43% of Russia's oil refining capacity The General Staff reported $13.5 billion in losses since August 2025, causing a severe domestic fuel crisis in Russia with production running 20% below demand. 4

Russia's territorial gains in Ukraine collapse as casualties soar The Institute for the Study of War says Russia's net gain in the first half of 2026 is just 97 sq km, with 40,000 troops killed in June alone. 5

Keiko Fujimori declared winner of Peru's presidential election The right-wing candidate won by a margin of less than 50,000 votes, marking a shift to the right in Latin America. Her opponent has alleged irregularities and threatened legal action. 6

Ukraine strikes Russian railway bridge in occupied Crimea The bridge over the North Crimean Canal is used for military logistics; electronic warfare and intelligence facilities were also hit in Sevastopol and Artemivka. 78

Russia forced to advertise for drone pilots to defend Moscow The job ad on HeadHunter offers 150,000 roubles for volunteers to join a unit called the Combat Army Reserve Force, as Ukrainian drone attacks reach the capital. 9

Ukraine reports 1,150% increase in deep strikes into Russia Unmanned Systems Forces carried out 2,359 deep-strike missions in June, hitting 172 military-industrial and fuel-energy facilities up to 2,000 km behind the front line. 10