Ukraine Hits Russia’s Biggest Baltic Port as 516 Drones Reportedly Swarm Russian Skies
Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on Russia’s Leningrad Region, striking the Ust-Luga port and causing a fire. Russia claimed 516 drones were destroyed nationwide, while Estonia scrambled NATO fighter jets after several drones reportedly violated its airspace.
On Tuesday, Sept. 1, Ukrainian drones targeted Russia's largest Baltic port, Ust-Luga, in the Leningrad Region. The attack sparked a fire, leading regional Governor Alexander Drozdenko to report damage and a fire, with no casualties. Drozdenko later confirmed the fire had been extinguished. Estonia scrambled NATO fighter jets after several drones entered its airspace.
Moscow claimed to have intercepted over 500 drones nationwide. Ust-Luga, Russia's second-largest port, is a major export hub for oil and petroleum products. Ukrainian drones also struck Russia's Samara Region, causing damage to civilian facilities, though no casualties were reported.
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