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orangecrush

(31,506 posts)
Sat Jun 6, 2026, 08:40 AM 11 hrs ago

Ukrainian drones target St Petersburg in attack Russia calls 'unprecedented'

Source: BBC NEWS

Russian authorities say Ukraine has launched an "unprecedented attack" on and around St Petersburg, as the city hosts the final day of Russia's annual economic forum.

More than 140 drones were shot down over the surrounding Leningrad region, governor Aleksandr Drozdenko said, while the city's governor, Alexander Beglov, urged residents to remain indoors for the first time since the war began.

Ukraine's president said his forces hit Russia's arsenals and a naval base in what he called a just response to Russian attacks.

It comes a day after Vladimir Putin told the forum there was no point in meeting Volodymyr Zelensky, who had called for direct talks on ending the war.

Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg7498kz808o





Get the point, Vlad?




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Ukrainian drones target St Petersburg in attack Russia calls 'unprecedented' (Original Post) orangecrush 11 hrs ago OP
Does Putin really believe he is not wrong?...... Lovie777 11 hrs ago #1
I believe he is desperate orangecrush 11 hrs ago #2
I believe he is old, dying, and does not care dave99 10 hrs ago #4
Seems to be a pattern... nt EarthFirst 8 hrs ago #11
I think he is delusional like Trump. Probably they share similar personality disorders. At minimum, both are narcissists Amaryllis 9 hrs ago #7
Just breathtaking...maneuvers, if that's what this is called Leghorn21 10 hrs ago #3
140 drones were shot down. How many got through? 3Hotdogs 9 hrs ago #5
Enough to leave a mark, apparently orangecrush 8 hrs ago #10
One attack with three targets, homegirl 9 hrs ago #6
I'd have gone for Peterhof. Igel 6 hrs ago #12
How about drone attacks on Moscow? AverageOldGuy 9 hrs ago #8
I would love to see hundreds of drones simultaneously launched at the Kremlin. The Madcap 8 hrs ago #9
Oh, boo-effing-hoo Putin! electric_blue68 6 hrs ago #13
Payback is fair play orangecrush 6 hrs ago #15
This! electric_blue68 5 hrs ago #16
Keep up the good work! SamuelAdams 6 hrs ago #14
Incredible night for Ukraine, taking out Russian oil infrastructure and military targets from St Petersburg to the Urals LetMyPeopleVote 5 hrs ago #17

Amaryllis

(11,470 posts)
7. I think he is delusional like Trump. Probably they share similar personality disorders. At minimum, both are narcissists
Sat Jun 6, 2026, 10:28 AM
9 hrs ago

homegirl

(2,015 posts)
6. One attack with three targets,
Sat Jun 6, 2026, 10:23 AM
9 hrs ago
really close together--Red Square Moscow.
1. GUM Department store
2. Wall of Kremlin
3. Lenin's Tomb* if it's still there...

Igel

(37,643 posts)
12. I'd have gone for Peterhof.
Sat Jun 6, 2026, 01:08 PM
6 hrs ago

As well as the naval base.

After all, Putin has a Peter fixation.

AverageOldGuy

(4,264 posts)
8. How about drone attacks on Moscow?
Sat Jun 6, 2026, 10:41 AM
9 hrs ago

Specifically on the Kremlin.

And maybe on Putin's private residence on the Black Sea where he keeps his mistress.

The Madcap

(2,096 posts)
9. I would love to see hundreds of drones simultaneously launched at the Kremlin.
Sat Jun 6, 2026, 11:16 AM
8 hrs ago

Preferably about 30 feet above street level to make missing more costly when trying to shoot them down from the Kremlin roof.

electric_blue68

(27,555 posts)
13. Oh, boo-effing-hoo Putin!
Sat Jun 6, 2026, 01:48 PM
6 hrs ago

Apparently you can "dish it out" (war on Ukraine), but can't take it (Ukraine's attacks back).

Too bad!

LetMyPeopleVote

(183,000 posts)
17. Incredible night for Ukraine, taking out Russian oil infrastructure and military targets from St Petersburg to the Urals
Sat Jun 6, 2026, 02:03 PM
5 hrs ago
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