Ukraine Launches Attacks on St. Petersburg Navy Base and Oil Terminal as Putin Conference Begins

Ukraine announced missile strikes on a naval base near St. Petersburg. The same operation hit an oil terminal in the surrounding region. The attacks coincided with the opening of a high‑profile economic conference hosted by President Vladimir Putin. President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the targets in a public statement. St. Petersburg is Russia’s second‑largest city and a strategic port. The strikes aim to pressure Russia ahead of the conference’s discussions. Russian officials condemned the attacks as violations of international law. Observers will monitor any further military actions as the event proceeds.