Russia says 38 Ukrainian drones were downed over Leningrad Region

Leningrad Region’s governor said Russian air defenses downed 38 Ukrainian drones over the region in northwest Russia.

The operation was still ongoing, according to Governor Alexander Drozdenko.

Flights at Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg were suspended earlier, Russia’s air transport regulator said.

St. Petersburg is the region’s capital city, and Pulkovo is its airport.

The reported drone activity and flight suspension show how the incident affected both air defenses and civilian air travel.

Air defenses were still operating, but the available information does not say when the operation or flight restrictions would end.