Russia Downs Drone: St. Petersburg Attack
- A Ukraine drone strike reached the Leningrad region, marking the first time since the start of the war that Russian President Vladimir Putin's home region has been targeted,...
- The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that it downed a drone over the Leningrad region overnight.
- According to the Kyiv Independent, a Ukraine minister confirmed the drone used in the St. Petersburg strike has a 1,250km range.
A Ukrainian drone strike hit the Leningrad region, near St. Petersburg, in a critically important escalation of the conflict—the first such attack in Russian President Vladimir Putin’s home region as the war began. Reports indicate the Russian ministry of Defense intercepted the drone overnight. This represents a strategic move, with Kyiv demonstrating its capability to reach deeper into Russian territory. News Directory 3 is at the forefront, providing coverage of this breaking story. With the drone reportedly boasting a 1,250km range, this incident could signal further strikes in the strategically sensitive St. Petersburg area. Discover what’s next as this story unfolds.
Ukraine drone Strike Targets Putin’s Home region Near St. Petersburg
Updated June 09, 2025
A Ukraine drone strike reached the Leningrad region, marking the first time since the start of the war that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s home region has been targeted, according to Russian authorities.
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that it downed a drone over the Leningrad region overnight. The region retains its Soviet-era name, though the city itself was renamed St. Petersburg in 1991.
According to the Kyiv Independent, a Ukraine minister confirmed the drone used in the St. Petersburg strike has a 1,250km range.
What’s next
The incident signals a potential shift in Ukraine’s strategy,demonstrating an ability to strike deeper into Russian territory.Further attacks in the region could follow.