Ukraine strikes Russian oil terminal, docked warship

A Ukrainian serviceman launches a UAV for a patrol flight. PIC/AFP

Ukrainian drones hit an oil terminal in St Petersburg and a warship in dry-dock at a nearby naval base, hours before Vladimir Putin's showcase economic forum got under way in the city, in a clear attempt to embarrass the Kremlin chief.

The attack on Putin's home city comes as both sides dial up strikes against each. Earlier on Wednesday, Russia accused Ukraine of killing eight civilians and of wounding 11 more in a drone attack on a passenger bus.

Officials said the Ukrainian drone struck the bus when it stopped to pick up passengers in the settlement of Yenakiieve in Donetsk, along its route from Moscow to Simferopol in Russia-controlled Crimea.

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