On the night of 4 July, explosions were heard in St Petersburg, leading to a major fire at an oil terminal. Local residents and Russian Telegram channels are reporting a series of explosions in the port area.
- An explosion has occurred at an oil terminal in St Petersburg.
- A large-scale fire broke out following the UAV attack.
- Thick black smoke rose above the terminal.
- There have been no official comments from the Russian authorities as yet.
Explosions at the port of St Petersburg
On the night of 4 July in St Petersburg A series of explosions rang out, leading to a large-scale fire breaking out at the oil terminal. According to reports from Russian Telegram channels and eyewitnesses, the sound of drones could be heard in the port area before the fire broke out.
A thick column of black smoke rose above the factory, visible from a distance. Photos and videos posted online show striking images of the fire, but there are currently no official figures on the number of explosions or casualties.
No official comments
At the time of publication, the Russian authorities, in particular the Russian Ministry of Defence, had not provided any comment on the causes of the fire or its consequences. Information regarding the possible impact of the incident on the operation of the seaport or on the supply of petroleum products also remains unclear.
Why it matters
Oil terminals are of critical importance to Russia’s fuel and export infrastructure. Should the strike be confirmed as successful, this could have a significant impact on the logistics of petroleum products and the operations of one of the country’s key ports.
The news is being updated.
