Drone Attacks Mar Opening of St. Petersburg Economic Forum
Several wounded in drone attacks on St Petersburg ahead of ‘Russian Davos’
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On June 3, multiple drone attacks attributed to Ukraine injured several individuals in St. Petersburg during the opening of the 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 2026). The event, often dubbed 'Russian Davos,' is expected to attract around 20,000 attendees, including Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- 01The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 2026) is being held from June 3 to 6, 2026.
- 02Ukrainian drone attacks targeted infrastructure in Kirovsky and Krasnoselsky Districts, injuring several people.
- 03Local governor Alexander Beglov confirmed damage to facilities and the deployment of response teams.
- 04At least 59 Ukrainian drones were intercepted over the Leningrad Region overnight, according to local officials.
- 05The Russian Defense Ministry reported a total of 345 drones shot down across various regions of Russia, including Moscow and Crimea.
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On June 3, the opening day of the 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 2026), several individuals were injured due to drone attacks linked to Ukraine. Local governor Alexander Beglov reported that the attacks targeted infrastructure in the Kirovsky and Krasnoselsky Districts, as well as in Kronstadt, a port-city within St. Petersburg. Response teams were quickly dispatched to assess the damage. The SPIEF, often referred to as 'Russian Davos,' is set to run from June 3 to 6 and is expected to draw around 20,000 participants, including politicians and business leaders from over 100 countries. Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to address the forum on June 5. Meanwhile, the Leningrad Region saw 59 Ukrainian drones shot down overnight, with minor damage reported to private homes. The Russian Defense Ministry indicated that a total of 345 drones were intercepted across various regions, highlighting the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
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The drone attacks have caused injuries and damage to infrastructure in St. Petersburg, impacting the safety and security of the area during a major international event.
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