Ukraine hits major oil terminal 500 miles inside Russia, disputes Putins claim of capturing frontline town

3 min readJul 5, 2026 05:53 AM IST

First published on: Jul 5, 2026 at 05:53 AM IST

Ukraine hits major oil terminal in Russia's St Petersburg. (Photo: AP)

Ukraine struck a major oil terminal in Russia’s St Petersburg overnight, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, according to a BBC report. He called it key infrastructure that funds Russia’s war effort. St Petersburg governor Aleksandr Beglov confirmed the city faced a large drone attack and admitted the terminal was hit, though he reported no casualties.

3 min readJul 5, 2026 05:53 AM IST

First published on: Jul 5, 2026 at 05:53 AM IST

Ukraine hits major oil terminal in Russia's St Petersburg. (Photo: AP)

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Ukraine hits major oil terminal 500 miles inside Russia, disputes Putins claim of capturing frontline town

Ukraine hits major oil terminal 500 miles inside Russia, disputes Putins claim of capturing frontline town

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Ukraine hits major oil terminal 500 miles inside Russia, disputes Putins claim of capturing frontline town

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Ukraine hits major oil terminal 500 miles inside Russia, disputes Putin’s claim of capturing frontline town

Ukraine hits major oil terminal in Russia's St Petersburg

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