Drones strike Leningrad Oblast, likely hitting port

Russian authorities reported that Leningrad Oblast was attacked by over 50 drones overnight into Sunday, October 18, causing damage and fires. Governor Alexander Drozdenko claimed air defense shot down 57 drones, with falling debris damaging cars and igniting blazes. Telegram channels published photos and videos of the attack, suggesting strikes on the St. Petersburg port and a VKontakte data center in the city. The videos reportedly contain profanity. The attack marks a significant escalation in drone strikes on Russian territory, with authorities acknowledging widespread damage but providing limited details on the full extent of the impact.