Russia’s Leningrad Region Faces Record Wave of Drone Attacks

(MENAFN) Russia’s Leningrad region has experienced its most severe wave of drone attacks to date, with over 240 drones shot down during the past week, according to reports citing regional governor Alexander Drozdenko.

Drozdenko noted that the heaviest assault occurred on Monday, when 70 drones were intercepted in a single day. In the most recent 24-hour period, 36 drones were downed.

“Since March 22, the region has been on heightened alert, repelling unprecedented attacks by enemy UAVs,” he said on the Russian social media platform Max, adding that emergency services are working around the clock.

Some drones struck infrastructure and transportation facilities, causing minor damage. The primary target was the port of Ust-Luga, a major hub for Russia’s energy exports. The port was hit again overnight, catching fire, with rescue teams engaged in extinguishing the blaze.

Temporary restrictions were repeatedly imposed at Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg, resulting in 117 flight cancellations and 211 delays, Drozdenko said. He urged residents to follow safety measures during air raid alerts, including avoiding unnecessary travel, staying away from windows, and not approaching drone debris or filming air defense operations.

Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin also reported that the capital faced drone attacks, with emergency services responding at the crash site, according to reports.

In other regions, Russia’s Belgorod Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said one person was killed in Ukrainian shelling, while authorities in Samara reported that an industrial site in Tolyatti was struck.

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