BREAKING: Ukraine SMASHES St. Petersburg—Oil, Power & Data Centers Hit (video commentary)

10/17/2026

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Ukraine has launched a massive overnight drone attack against St. Petersburg, Russia, with reports of strikes on an oil terminal, a major bridge, electrical substations, and a VKontakte data center. Russian officials acknowledge the attack as airport operations are disrupted, fires are reported, and power outages spread across parts of the region.

In this breaking news report, Greg Terry examines the developing situation in St. Petersburg and the surrounding Leningrad region. Governor Alexander Beglov has acknowledged the Ukrainian drone attack, reporting fires at infrastructure facilities and restrictions at Pulkovo Airport. Additional reports describe damage to the St. Petersburg oil terminal, disruptions to VKontakte’s digital services, and electricity outages affecting parts of the region. The Vostochnaya 330 kV electrical substation is also identified among the reported targets.

Greg walks through the geography of the attack, including a strategic eight-lane bridge connecting parts of St. Petersburg, and presents newly circulating footage showing incoming drones, fires, mobile air defenses, and an apparent bridge strike. The full extent of the damage remains to be established as the situation continues to develop.

These are Ukraine’s long-range sanctions reaching one of Russia’s most important cities. What does this attack mean for Russia’s energy infrastructure, transportation networks, and internal security? And how will the Kremlin and Washington respond? Greg examines the immediate reports and the potential political consequences of a significant escalation in Ukraine’s long-range strike campaign.