Ukrainian strike near St. Petersburg: Russian warship struck in Kronstadt

Ukrainian armed forces launched an attack on the St. Petersburg region just before the start of an economic forum. A Russian warship was hit in Kronstadt. This marks day 1561 of the Russia-Ukraine war.

Ukrainian armed forces carried out an attack in the St. Petersburg region just before the start of an economic forum taking place there. A Russian warship was hit in Kronstadt, marking a significant blow to the Russian Navy in a strategically important region.

Attack near St. Petersburg

The attack occurred at a particularly symbolic moment – just before the opening of the St. Petersburg Economic Forum, one of Russia's most important international economic events. The Ukrainian armed forces' strike against Kronstadt demonstrates that Ukraine has extended the geography of its attacks deep into Russian territory.

Day 1561 of the war

The Russia-Ukraine war has now lasted 1561 days following Russia's full-scale invasion on 24 February 2022. The war continues to affect the lives of millions of people both in Ukraine and around the world, including in Estonia and other Baltic countries.