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Ukraine strikes St. Petersburg before annual Russian international economic forum

Jun 4, 2026 Katherine Mosack

Ukrainian long-range drones struck St. Petersburg, Russia, hours before the city’s economic forum congregated, drawing guests from around the globe.

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