Russians report drone attack on Military Academy of the Signal Corps in St. Petersburg

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In St. Petersburg this evening, May 17, there was an explosion in the area of the Budyonny Military Academy of the Signal Corps. It is believed that it could have been attacked by a drone, according to the local Telegram channels.

"Seven people were injured in an explosion at the Budyonny Military Academy of the Signal Corps on Tikhoretsky Avenue in St. Petersburg," Russians report.

Screenshot: Military Academy (google.com/maps)

It is also reported that it was likely attacked by a drone.

Russians report that two of the injured are in serious condition, with one in intensive care. Emergency services are currently working at the explosion site.

What officials say

Russian media, citing the administration of the Kalininsky district of the city, report that a loud explosion occurred in St. Petersburg in the area of one of the higher educational institutions.

The Leningrad Military District reported that an explosion occurred on the economic territory of the Military Communications Academy in St. Petersburg, injuring 7 military personnel.

According to officials, the cause of the explosion at the academy allegedly was the accidental detonation of a 76mm projectile from the time of World War II.

Explosion may not have been related to a drone.

The news agency Fontanka writes that an old projectile exploded in the basement of the academy. It is noted that supposedly two people were injured.

Incidents on Russian territory

Russian settlements are not new to drone attacks. Cities located thousands of kilometers away from Ukraine have been targeted.

For instance, it has been reported today that the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) and the Main Intelligence Directorate carried out attacks with hundreds of drones overnight targeting the enemy's targets in Sevastopol, Tuapse, and Novorossiysk. These targets include a seaport, oil refinery, oil terminal, and power station.