Ukrainian drones strike Russian sites during St. Petersburg economic forum

Ukrainian drones reportedly targeted military and energy infrastructure in Russia on Wednesday, June 3, coinciding with the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). Attendees arriving for the annual event in President Vladimir Putin's hometown observed significant plumes of grey smoke, according to reports. The attacks occurred as thousands of Russian political and business leaders, alongside foreign guests, gathered for the forum. While the precise locations of the strikes were not fully detailed, the incidents were noted to have affected sites within Russian territory, including those in the St. Petersburg region.

Sources: Le Monde