Drone Strikes Near St. Petersburg Precede Economic Forum
Drone strikes targeted energy and military facilities near St. Petersburg shortly before the opening of the 2026 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, according to multiple reports. Explosions occurred near the forum venue, producing visible smoke. The forum, known as the 'Russian Davos,' is scheduled to run from June 3 to 6, 2026, and is expected to draw around 20,000 attendees from 130各国.
Drone strikes targeted energy facilities near St. Petersburg hours before the opening of the 2026 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, according to Al Jazeera and Bluesky. One report from KyivIndependent.com stated that Ukrainian drones set fire to an oil export terminal and reportedly targeted military sites. Explosions occurred near the forum venue, producing visible smoke, as shown in official images shared by KyivIndependent.com. The forum, known as the 'Russian Davos,' is scheduled to run from June 3 to 6, 2026, and is expected to draw around 20,000 attendees from 130 countries, according to the Moscow Times. KyivIndependent.com also reported that the 2026 forum draws far-right influencers and conspiracy theorists.
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