Western High-Speed Diameter
The Western High-Speed Diameter (WHSD, Западный скоростной диаметр / Zapadny Skorostnoy Diametr) is a toll motorway in Saint Petersburg that runs across the Gulf of Finland and the Neva delta, linking the city's southern and northern districts. It is owned by the city of Saint Petersburg and operated by a company established by the city government.
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Major Ukrainian drone attack hits Saint Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast overnight
On the night of October 18, a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack struck targets in Saint Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast, hitting the Petersburg Oil Terminal, a VKontakte (VK) data center, an Ozon logistics center, a cable-stayed bridge, and other infrastructure. Fires broke out at the oil terminal and logistics hub, power outages hit parts of the city and region, Pulkovo Airport imposed restrictions, and Saint Petersburg authorities reported one death and five injuries.