Russia repels drone attack over Leningrad region as economic forum kicks off
Russia successfully intercepted three drones over the Leningrad region as an economic forum commenced. This event, often referred to as Putin's 'Russian Davos', is taking place amid heightened tensions following recent attacks in Ukraine. The forum marks the fifth such gathering since the onset of the conflict in 2022.
- ▪Three drones were downed over the Leningrad region as an economic forum began.
- ▪The Leningrad region is significant for its energy export infrastructure and oil refinery.
- ▪The investment forum is the fifth since Russia's military involvement in Ukraine started in 2022.
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Russia repels drone attack over Leningrad region as economic forum kicks offSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished Jun 03, 2026, 09:35 AMUpdated Jun 03, 2026, 09:35 AMJune 3 - Russia has downed three drones over the Leningrad region to the northwest of Moscow and continues to repel the attacks, regional Governor Alexander Drozdenko said on the Telegram messaging app, as a major annual economic forum was about to start.The Leningrad region, home to crucial energy export infrastructure and a major oil refinery, is hosting its fifth wartime economic conference, President Vladimir Putin's "Russian Davos", in St.
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