# FACTBOX: What is known about drone attacks in Leningrad Region, St. Petersburg

https://mins.news/en/item/104838

- TASS, 2026-10-18 03:43 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/emergencies/2203651

> Ukrainian forces launched a large-scale drone attack on St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region, with Russian air defenses reporting 126 drones shot down. Targets included an oil terminal, civilian infrastructure and a VK data center. Pulkovo Airport restricted operations; debris caused damage and fires, with no casualties reported.

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