Russian air defence systems intercepted 25 drones over the Leningrad region on Saturday, according to local authorities, as St Petersburg hosted Russia’s flagship economic forum.

The reported drone activity took place near Russia’s second-largest city, which is currently hosting the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), one of the country’s most important annual business and investment events.

Providing an update on the situation, Leningrad region Governor Aleksandr Drozdenko said air defence units were continuing operations in the area.

“Twenty-five UAVs have been shot down over Leningrad region. Combat operations are continuing," Drozdenko wrote on Telegram.

Source: News18