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Ukrainian drones target St Petersburg in attack Russia calls 'unprecedented'
Market read
Ukrainian drones struck St Petersburg and residents were ordered indoors for the first time since the war began, a visible escalation. Traders typically reduce exposure to risk assets after such spillovers, so expect shorter-term selling, thinner liquidity, and higher volatility in crypto until clarity returns.
Residents of Russia's second-largest city were urged to stay indoors for the first time since the war started.
Why it matters
An attack on a major Russian city increases geopolitical uncertainty and reduces risk appetite; crypto, as a risk asset, is likely to see short-lived outflows and wider bid-ask spreads.
What could go wrong
If reports prove limited, are quickly clarified, or global markets stay calm, any crypto sell-off can reverse within hours.