One Killed, Five Injured in Ukrainian Drone Attack on St. Petersburg, Governor Says

By Reuters Oct. 18, 2026 Fire at Ozon's logistics center in St.Petersburg. Telegram/@paperpaper_ru One person was killed and five injured in a Ukrainian drone attack on St. Petersburg, governor Alexander Beglov said on Sunday. He added that fires had broken out at the St. Petersburg oil terminal, an oil depot and industrial warehouses. Russian e-commerce company Ozon said that its logistics hub in St. Petersburg was on fire. The internet company VK said that its data center in the Leningrad region had been attacked by drones, adding that services were available to users as normal. Russian air defense units downed 1,015 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said. Read more about: Ukraine war , Ozon Sign up for our free weekly newsletter Our weekly newsletter contains a hand-picked selection of news, features, analysis and more from The Moscow Times. You will receive it in your mailbox every Friday. Never miss the latest news from Russia. Preview Subscribers agree to the Privacy Policy We sent a confirmation to your email. Please confirm your subscription. A Message from The Moscow Times: Dear readers, We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent." These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia. We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help. Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact. By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us. Once Monthly Annual Continue Not ready to support today? Remind me later. × Remind me next month Remind me Thank you! Your reminder is set. We will send you one reminder email a month from now. For details on the personal data we collect and how it is used, please see our Privacy Policy. Read more Ukrainian Drone Barrage Sets Ozon Warehouse in Saratov Ablaze At least four people were killed in separate strikes across Russia as Ukraine launched hundreds of drones at the country overnight. 2 Min read Ukrainian Drones Attack Ozon Warehouses in Overnight Barrage The online retailer said neither of the two facilities targeted by Ukrainian drones appeared to have suffered significant damage. 1 Min read Ukrainian Drone Attacks Kill Multiple People Across Russia, Hit Ozon Warehouse The strike is the first on a facility owned by online retailer Ozon, coming after weeks of drone attacks on its larger rival Wildberries. 2 Min read Yandex Market Limits Liability for Drone Attacks After Wildberries Strikes The changes make Yandex Market the latest major Russian marketplace to shift more of the financial risk from wartime disruptions onto merchants. 2 Min read