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🇷🇴 Romanian, 18 October 2026, cyber attack

Russian Data Center Hit in Ukrainian Drone Attack on St. Petersburg

At least one person was killed and five injured in a drone attack on St. Petersburg, with a data center and logistics center among the targets.

The attack targeted a logistics center of the Russian e-commerce company Ozon, as well as a data center of the social media platform VKontakte.

Both companies confirmed the incidents, with Ozon evacuating its employees and VKontakte reporting that its services are functioning normally.

The attack also damaged two oil storage facilities and 12 residential blocks, with the Pulkovo airport temporarily closed.

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