Russia Reports Drone Interception During St. Petersburg Economic Forum
Russia repels drone attack over Leningrad region as economic forum kicks off
Russia's Leningrad region governor reported downing 50 drones overnight Wednesday, attributing the suspected attacks to Ukrainian forces. The incident occurred as St. Petersburg hosted the start of Russia's annual economic forum, often called the country's "Davos," according to Reuters.
The Leningrad region, located northwest of Moscow, contains critical energy infrastructure and a major oil refinery. President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to deliver the forum's keynote address Friday, alongside presidents from Uzbekistan and Tanzania, China's vice president, and Saudi Arabia's energy minister.
Neither Ukrainian nor Russian officials have independently confirmed the drone attack details. The timing of the reported attacks during the high-profile economic gathering underscores ongoing tensions in the region.
