Ukraine launches large drone attack on Russia, hitting St Petersburg oil sites

Ukraine reportedly launched one of its biggest drone attacks on Russia this year, with oil facilities in St Petersburg hit in a deadly overnight strike. CBS reports 1,000 drones; the figure is not confirmed by other items.

Timeline

1. 18 Oct, 18:20 UTCFirst appeared on Google Trends
2. 18 Oct, 18:20 UTCPicked up on News
3. 18 Oct, 18:20 UTCCNN covers drone attack defying Trump
4. 18 Oct, 18:20 UTCCBS reports 1,000 drones hit St Petersburg

Top sources

• ukraine drone strikesGoogle Trends
• Oil facilities hit in deadly overnight attack on St PetersburgBBC
• Ukraine launches 1,000 drones at Russia, attacks set St. Petersburg oil facilities ablazeCBS News