Russia reported a large-scale nighttime drone attack on several regions

Russia has reported one of the largest nighttime drone attacks in recent times. According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, air defense forces allegedly shot down 389 Ukrainian drones in various regions of the country overnight.

This is reported by regional Russian authorities and Russian media.

According to the Russian side, the largest number of drones—56—were shot down over the Leningrad Oblast. A fire broke out in the port of Ust-Luga following the attack. In addition, air defense operations and drone shootdowns were reported in the Moscow, Bryansk, Smolensk, Kaluga, Kursk, Tver, Oryol, Belgorod, Tula, Pskov, Novgorod, and Volgograd regions.

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According to monitors, the NOVATEK plant in Ust-Luga, which processes gas condensate and exports petroleum products, was hit. The port in Vyborg was also attacked, and strikes were recorded in the city itself.

Separately, in the Belgorod region, authorities reported a missile strike on the region. Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov noted that energy infrastructure facilities were damaged, leaving part of the region without electricity, water, and heat.

No official data on casualties from the nighttime attack has been released yet. Given the scale and geography of the events, the attack covered a number of Russian regions, including rear areas, and is considered one of the most extensive in recent times.

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As a reminder, Russia is attempting to escalate its drone attacks on Ukraine. So far, it has not been able to maintain this pace consistently. However, these actions may indicate preparations for a protracted war and new large-scale strikes.