A coordinated long-range drone operation launched early Saturday morning, June 6, has damaged critical Russian naval facilities, domestic ammunition depots, and high-capacity oil refining networks across multiple regions of Russia and occupied Ukrainian territories.
Striking the Baltic Fleet hub and navy arsenal
Alexander Drozdenko, governor of the Leningrad region, stated that air defense units engaged a massive swarm of 88 drones, warning residents that the aerial engagement continued well into the morning. St. Petersburg Mayor Alexander Beglov also issued a statement confirming that the municipality had been subjected to a large-scale attack.
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Local residents and monitoring channels documented significant fallout near the island city of Kronstadt, a strategic hub housing a major base for the Russian Navy’s Baltic Fleet. Drone impacts triggered a fire and a prominent column of smoke in the immediate vicinity of the Kronstadt Marine Plant. The industrial facility is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and outfitting of Russian surface warships and submarines.
Simultaneously, secondary drone waves struck the settlement of Lebyazhye within the Leningrad region. Operational reports indicate that the strike targeted the 15th Arsenal of the Russian Navy, impacting a critical ammunition storage warehouse.
Refineries and oil depots set ablaze
Beyond naval targets, the drone operation delivered a series of precise strikes against Russia’s sovereign energy sector and fuel logistics hubs. The Poltavskaya oil depot in the Krasnodar region was struck by multiple drones, sparking a fire that expanded to cover approximately 5,000 square meters.
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The Ukrainian government has issued a formal apology to Greece after an armed Ukrainian naval drone was discovered drifting near the Greek island of Lefkada. Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi stated that the incident resulted from circumstances caused by ongoing Russian aggression, while emphasizing Kyiv’s commitment to international law and civilian maritime safety.
