With SPIEF underway downtown, St. Petersburg’s outskirts balance summer weather and a burning oil terminal as residents try to shrug off Ukraine’s latest drone strike

As SPIEF unfolds in downtown St. Petersburg, the city's outskirts grapple with the aftermath of a June 3 drone strike by Ukraine that targeted an oil terminal in Kronstadt, causing injuries and infrastructure damage. Governor Alexander Drozdenko reported 59 drones were intercepted that day. Residents are trying to go about their daily lives despite the ongoing threat, highlighting the persistent tension and vulnerability amid the regional economic and political forum. This incident underscores the escalating conflict's impact on everyday life and regional stability.