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Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal in latest long-range attack on Russia
By Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 4, 2026
· 3 min read
A Ukrainian drone attack struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg on Saturday, Russian officials said, as Kyiv presses on with bombardment of Russia’s oil infrastructure.Almost daily long-range attacks on Russian oil facilities have created a fuel crisis and heaped political pressure on the Krem...
Key takeaway He also said that air defenses shot down 72 Ukrainian drones across Russia's second-largest city and the surrounding region.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio 's own connections to the global energy market make the Ukrainian drone attack on a St. Petersburg oil terminal particularly noteworthy. As a major city in an oil-producing state, San Antonio's economy is intertwined with the fluctuations of the global energy market. The fuel crisis in Russia, sparked by Ukraine's long-range attacks on oil facilities, could have ripple effects on the local economy, particularly if it leads to increased prices or supply chain disruptions. Furthermore, San Antonio's own military presence, with several major bases in the area, means that the city's residents may have personal connections to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, making the news of Ukrainian attacks on Russian military targets hit close to home. As the conflict continues to escalate, San Antonians will be watching closely to see how the situation develops and what impact it may have on their own community.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 4, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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