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Russian Air Defenses Reported Shooting Down Ukrainian Drones Near Leningrad Region
Russian air defenses destroyed Ukrainian drones over the Leningrad region.
The region is in Russia, and the drones were described as Ukrainian.
The report's headline said 28 drones were shot down approaching the region, while its text said 11 were destroyed over it.
The two figures do not match, so the reported total is unclear.
The account gives no further details about damage or injuries.
It does not say what happens next.
RBC reported that air defenses destroyed 11 Ukrainian drones over the Leningrad Region.
The article headline said 28 drones were shot down while approaching the region, while its text reported 11 destroyed over the region.
The report was published on October 18, 2026, at 00:29 UTC.
The article did not state when the reported interceptions happened or why the drones were flying there.
- Who
- Russian air defenses and Ukrainian drones.
- What
- Air defenses reportedly destroyed 11 drones over the Leningrad Region; the headline said 28 were shot down near the region.
- When
- The report was published on October 18, 2026, at 00:29 UTC. The time of the reported interceptions was not stated.
- Where
- Over and near the Leningrad Region.
- Why
- Not stated.
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- Body report
- 11 Ukrainian drones destroyed over Leningrad Region
- Headline figure
- 28 drones shot down while approaching the region
- Outlet
- RBC
- Publication time
- October 18, 2026, 00:29 UTC