Ukrainian forces carry out another drone attack on St. Petersburg, Russia, on Saturday morning, according to Russian officials. Multiple outlets report that Governor Alexander Beglov tells residents to remain indoors in response to what he and other officials describe as a “large-scale” attack. The reports say the attack targets Russia’s second-largest city and prompts local precautions, including public guidance to avoid travel during the incident.
Separate coverage links the timing of the strike to a political development: Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected a proposal from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for direct talks. The outlets present the attack and the rejected offer as related in their reporting, though they do not provide additional details about the proposed meeting or the basis for the rejection.
Overall, the sources agree on the core facts: a drone attack hits St. Petersburg, Russian authorities describe it as large-scale, residents are advised to stay indoors, and the reporting references Putin’s refusal to engage in direct talks with Zelenskyy.
