On June 3, Ukrainian drone strikes targeted key military and industrial sites in Russia, resulting in significant damage. Satellite images revealed a large fire at the Petersburg Oil Terminal in Saint Petersburg, where one fuel tank was completely destroyed and several others sustained damage.
Additionally, the Russian corvette “Boykiy” was reportedly hit while undergoing repairs at the Kronstadt Naval Base, near Saint Petersburg. This vessel has been known for escorting Russian tankers and was commissioned into service in 2013. In December 2025, it had also accompanied Russian commercial vessels to Syria.
Earlier reports from Radio Free Europe indicated that the satellite imagery showed extensive flames and plumes of black smoke rising from the oil terminal. The strikes occurred on the same day as the opening of an economic forum in Saint Petersburg, highlighting the strategic timing of the attacks.
The Ukrainian military, through statements from the General Staff and the Security Service, confirmed multiple drone strikes deep within Russian territory. In addition to the oil terminal, the Kronstadt Marine Plant also suffered damage, and a factory in Michurinsk, Tambov Oblast, which produces components for Russian missiles, was attacked.
While Ukrainian officials have confirmed these strikes, Russian authorities have not acknowledged any damage to the targeted sites. Since the onset of the full-scale invasion, various locations within Russia and Russian-occupied territories in Ukraine have been subjected to aerial assaults. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has emphasized that these operations aim to diminish the combat capabilities of Russian occupying forces and compel Russia to cease its military aggression against Ukraine.
Ukrainian drone strikes on June 3 targeted military and industrial sites in Russia, causing significant damage, including to the Petersburg Oil Terminal and the corvette "Boykiy." These actions reflect ongoing efforts by Ukraine to disrupt Russian military operations amid the ongoing conflict.
Source: Radio Free Europe