Leningrad region
Coverage of Leningrad region in the Nexus archive.
- Leningrad Region Port, Oil Terminal Hit in Major Ukrainian Drone Attack
A Ukrainian drone attack targeted the port of Vysotsk in the Leningrad Region, which handles oil, grain, coal, and liquefied natural gas. Governor Alexander Drozdenko confirmed the drones struck the port and oil terminal.
- Ukraine blitzes Russia with ‘unprecedented’ attack
Ukraine conducted extensive drone attacks on Russian refineries and military facilities near St. Petersburg, described as 'unprecedented' by a Russian official. The Ukrainian military targeted naval sites, oil depots, and terminals in the Leningrad region, marking the second major drone wave in the area recently.
- Ukraine targets St. Petersburg after Putin refuses talks
Ukraine launched a drone attack on St. Petersburg, targeting defense facilities, a naval base, and oil depots in Russia's Leningrad and Krasnodar regions. The assault occurred hours after President Vladimir Putin rejected peace talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a major economic forum. Russian air defenses shot down 144 drones, and the strikes caused fires and disruptions at a commercial airport.
- Ukraine Fires Wave of Drones at Russia on Last Day of Key Economic Forum
Ukraine launched a wave of drones targeting Russia, resulting in 86 drones being shot down over the Leningrad region. The attack occurred on the last day of Russia's key economic forum near the area.
- Hundreds of Ukrainian Drones Downed Over Russia, Officials Say
Hundreds of Ukrainian drones were shot down over Russia, with 86 drones specifically reported downed in the Leningrad region. The incident occurred near where Russia is hosting its key economic forum.
- Deep Into Russia: Ukraine Damages Navy Ships in Kronstadt Port Near St. Petersburg
The Ukrainian military struck ships and infrastructure at Russia’s Kronstadt naval base near St. Petersburg, damaging Russian vessels including a corvette undergoing repairs. Ukrainian President Zelensky confirmed the attack, which targeted a key Baltic Fleet facility in the Leningrad region.
- St. Petersburg Oil Terminal Reportedly Burns on Opening Day of ‘Russian Davos’
A large fire broke out at the St. Petersburg Oil Terminal following reports of a mass drone attack on the Leningrad region. The incident caused flight disruptions at Pulkovo Airport and occurred on the opening day of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, known as the 'Russian Davos'.
- Moscow Claims Mines Found on Tanker Arriving From Belgium
Russia's FSB reported preventing a 'terror attack' by discovering magnetic mines on the Arrhenius gas carrier arriving from Belgium. The mines, containing 7 kilograms of explosives each, were found on the vessel's hull at Ust-Luga port, with Russia claiming they were placed outside its waters.