Ukrainian Drones Attack St. Petersburg, Targeting Civilian Infrastructure
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St. Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov reported that Ukrainian military drones attacked civilian infrastructure near the Moscow highway in Russia's second-largest city in the early hours of July 24, with air defenses active and recovery efforts underway.
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St. Petersburg, Russia's second-largest city, was attacked by Ukrainian military drones in the early hours of July 24, targeting civilian infrastructure.
ST. PETERSBURG, July 24. /TASS/. Ukrainian drones attacked Russia’s second largest city of St. Petersburg, striking civilian infrastructure near the Moscow highway, Governor Alexander Beglov said.
"In the early hours of July 24, St. Petersburg was attacked by military unmanned aerial vehicles. Air defenses remain in action. The attacked targeted civilian infrastructure on Moscow highway," the governor said in a statement, released by his office. "At this point, a post-attack recovery effort is under way."
The governor heads a crisis response center that coordinates first responders, utility workers and intra-departmental communications.
Open Questions
- What was the extent of the damage?
- Were there any casualties?
- What was the specific target?
