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Drone Swarm Descends on St. Petersburg: 146 Aircraft Downed as Airport Grounded

A series of unmanned aerial vehicles has targeted the Russian metropolis, with authorities scrambling to respond as civilian air traffic comes to a standstill.

Drone Swarm Descends on St. Petersburg: 146 Aircraft Downed as Airport Grounded
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Democracy News Live Desk
Date
11 Nov 2026
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A City Under Siege

Governor Alexander Drozdenko announced via the Max messenger that the total number of unmanned aerial vehicles destroyed over the Leningrad region has risen to 146. This follows a previous report from Wednesday night stating 141 drones had been eliminated. Additionally, Rosaviatsia reported that Pulkovo Airport in Saint Petersburg is currently not accepting or departing flights due to the situation.

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Airport in Lockdown

Rosaviatsia confirmed that Pulkovo Airport, Saint Petersburg's primary international gateway, has suspended all flight operations. The facility is currently not accepting or departing any flights.

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⚡️Ukrainian drones damage Russia’s Ust-Luga port, governor says. A Ukrainian drone attack damaged the Russian Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga in Leningrad Oblast early on Sept. 1, regional Governor Alexander Drozdenko said. https://t.co/SS07o9yJJD

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Situation Update

As of November 11, 2026, authorities continue to respond to the drone threat over the Leningrad region. The count of 146 destroyed drones represents what officials have successfully intercepted, while the previous count of 141 from the night before indicates a sustained operational tempo. Governor Drozdenko's announcement and the airport suspension underscore the ongoing security measures in place.

As of November 11, 2026, authorities continue to respond to the drone threat over the Leningrad region.

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