Ukraine attacks Russia with hundreds of drones

On 6 June 2026, Ukraine attacked Russia with hundreds of drones, including targets in and near St. Petersburg on the closing day of the International Economic Forum. Russia said it downed hundreds of Ukrainian drones, and China Daily put the figure at 339. CNN reported that Russia called the attack 'unprecedented' and that Ukraine targeted a Russian navy base near St. Petersburg.

Fires and damage were reported, including a fire at an oil depot in a southern Russian city. France 24 reported that Ukraine struck an oil depot in Krasnodar and a military base in St. Petersburg. Bloomberg and ABC News reported that the attacks came after Putin refused talks and rejected a meeting with Zelensky.