Governor says drone debris hit homes in Russia's Leningrad region
In short
Drone debris fell on an apartment building in Vsevolozhsk and a private house in Kirovsk, Leningrad region Governor Alexander Drozdenko said on October 18. Emergency services were working at the sites, and the governor reported 95 drones downed over the region.
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Leningrad region Governor Alexander Drozdenko reported drone debris falling on residential buildings as Russian outlets published accounts early on October 18. Kommersant identified an apartment building in Vsevolozhsk and a private house in Kirovsk. RIA Novosti also reported debris at the Vsevolozhsk apartment building and quoted the governor describing debris at a private house. Emergency services were working at the sites, according to the governor's account carried by both outlets. [ 2 , 3 ]
Kommersant reported that drones had affected electricity lines and that brief power interruptions were being recorded in the region. The newspaper said Drozdenko had not specified whether anyone was injured. Both Kommersant and RIA reported his announcement that 95 drones had been shot down over Leningrad region. [ 2 , 3 ]
Why it matters
Kommersant reported brief power interruptions after drones affected electricity lines. Whether anyone was injured was not specified in the governor's account, the newspaper said.
Key facts
- The governor reported drone debris falling on an apartment building in Vsevolozhsk. [ 2 , 3 ]
- Kommersant reported debris also fell on a private house in Kirovsk. [ 2 ]
- The governor said emergency services were working at the sites. [ 2 , 3 ]
- The governor reported 95 drones shot down over Leningrad region. [ 2 , 3 ]
What local media are saying
Timeline, local time
- Kommersant reported debris falling on homes and brief electricity interruptions on October 18. [ 2 ]