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Russia claims downing 376 Ukrainian drones overnight, many near St. Petersburg
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Russia claims downing 376 Ukrainian drones overnight, many near St. Petersburg

From Aftenposten · () Norwegian

Translated from Norwegian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Russia's Defense Ministry claims to have shot down 376 Ukrainian drones overnight across various regions, including near Moscow and St. Petersburg.
  • The Leningrad region, adjacent to St. Petersburg, reportedly saw 86 drones intercepted.
  • The drone activity coincides with a major international economic conference, dubbed 'Putin's Davos,' being held in St. Petersburg, where an oil facility and military base were previously targeted.

Russia's Ministry of Defense announced that its forces intercepted 376 Ukrainian drones overnight, thwarting attacks across multiple regions. The ministry reported drone activity in areas bordering Ukraine, as well as near the major cities of Moscow and St. Petersburg.

Significant activity was reported in the Leningrad region, which surrounds St. Petersburg. According to regional governor Aleksandr Drozdenko, 86 drones were shot down in this area alone. Drozdenko confirmed ongoing combat operations via a Telegram message, indicating the intensity of the drone interceptions.

The reported drone interceptions occur as St. Petersburg hosts a major international economic conference, often referred to as 'Putin's Davos.' This high-profile event has already been the target of Ukrainian drone attacks, with an oil facility and a military base in the city being struck on the first day of the conference.

Combat operations continue.

— Aleksandr DrozdenkoLeningrad governor commenting on the drone interceptions in his region.
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Originally published by Aftenposten in Norwegian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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