The October 18, 2026 Ukrainian drone attack on St. Petersburg targeted a VKontakte data center and an Ozon logistics warehouse, marking the first strike on Russian logistics infrastructure since mid-September 2026

An ongoing armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine that was sparked with Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 and escalated into a full-scale invasion in February 2022, resulting in widespread casualties, displacement and significant geopolitical consequences for Europe and the world.