Drone Attack Causes Fire at Ust-Luga Port, 17 Drones Downed

Russian outlets stress that air defenses in Leningrad region and other areas shot down dozens of Ukrainian drones, framing the attacks as terrorism against civilian and economic targets. They highlight the number of intercepted drones and the quick response by emergency services at Ust-Luga and Kirishi, while giving limited detail on the scale of damage or export disruption. Russian coverage blames Ukraine and its Western backers for trying to hit Russian energy infrastructure far from the battlefield.

• •Russian officials report that 56 drones were shot down overnight in Leningrad region during the attacks around Ust-Luga.
• •State-linked outlets describe the Ust-Luga incident as a Ukrainian terrorist attack on civilian port and energy facilities.
• •Russian reports emphasize that fires at Ust-Luga and other Baltic ports were brought under control by emergency services.
• •Coverage in Russia accuses Ukraine and Western countries of trying to undermine Russian fuel exports and economic stability through such strikes.
• •Russian media highlight the declaration of a drone threat in Leningrad region as proof that authorities are actively protecting residents and infrastructure.