10 drones were destroyed over the port of Ust-Luga on the morning of August 24, reported the governor of the Leningrad region, Alexander Drozdenko. Drone debris caused a fire at one of the terminals.
The information about the attack on the region was confirmed by Governor Alexander Drozdenko. «Drone debris caused a fire at the NOVATEK terminal. Firefighters and the Ministry of Emergency Situations are working on extinguishing the fire», — wrote the governor.
According to preliminary data, there are no casualties. The reception of aircraft at Pulkovo Airport is suspended.
The day before, St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region were attacked by drones. According to the governor of the region, six drones were shot down over the Leningrad region, and two over St. Petersburg.—
Saturday's attack led to massive delays and cancellations of flights at Pulkovo Airport. More than 30 airliners landed at alternate airfields during the day, and more than 50 flights were delayed. By Saturday evening, the airport resumed operations.