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Russia reports more than 140 drones downed over Leningrad region
Russia said it had downed more than 140 drones over the Leningrad region, although officials gave different totals in updates.
The region is in northwest Russia and includes the ports of Ust-Luga, Primorsk and Vysotsk, which are important for oil and grain exports.
The drone attacks came after a strike on the Kirishi oil refinery on Monday; local authorities said a woman was killed.
A separate drone attack caused a fire in the Ust-Luga port area, according to the regional governor.
The attacks add to the pressure around the Russia-Ukraine war, with reports of strikes and casualties also coming from Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine.
US-mediated peace talks between Russia and Ukraine were taking place in Abu Dhabi, where Ukraine’s president called the first day constructive.
The talks were due to continue for a second and final day on Wednesday.
Russia’s Leningrad Region governor said 141 drones had been downed over the region, while other reports gave different totals.
TASS reported the governor’s statement on November 11, saying combat operations were ongoing.
Al Jazeera later reported a figure of 146 drones, while the Straits Times reported 92.
The sources do not establish where the drones came from.
The reports also described a drone strike on the Kirishi oil refinery on Monday and a fire in the port area of Ust-Luga.
- Who
- Leningrad Region Governor Alexander Drozdenko reported the drone interceptions.
- What
- Russia said drones had been downed over the Leningrad Region. Reports gave totals of 92, 141 and 146.
- When
- November 11, 2026; the reports describe the attack as ongoing.
- Where
- Russia’s Leningrad Region, northwest of Moscow and near St. Petersburg.
- Why
- Not stated
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A drone struck the Kirishi refinery in the Leningrad Region, setting it on fire, and a woman was reported killed.
The Straits Times reported that the governor said 92 drones had been shot down over the region.
TASS reported the governor’s statement that 141 drones had been downed and combat operations were ongoing.
Al Jazeera reported the governor’s figure as 146 drones and said the counter-action was ongoing.
- Reported total in TASS
- 141 drones
- Other reported totals
- 92 and 146 drones
- Region
- Leningrad Region, Russia
- Nearby city
- St. Petersburg
- Reported refinery strike
- Kirishi oil refinery on Monday
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What people are saying
A total of 141 drones have been downed over the Leningrad Region. Combat operations are ongoing.
A total of 146 drones have been downed over the Leningrad Region
Russia shot down 92 drones early on Wednesday in an attack over the Leningrad region northwest of Moscow