Russia: Anti-aircraft defence shot down Ukrainian drones

Petersburg is the host of the alleged Russian Davos on Wednesday – the yearly economical forum, which is sponsored by Vladimir Putin. 5th since Russia's attack on Ukraine, the forum will start the day after Russian drones and rockets to Ukraine, in which at least 23 people were killed.

Comprehensive safety measures were implemented in St. Petersburg. "All fresh challenges have been full addressed. safety forces assigned staff and equipment to guarantee safety and public order," said the local media politician Bieglov earlier.

As a consequence of the attack of Ukrainian drones, Pulkovo Airport temporarily reduced flights, said Russian air surveillance agency Rosavić in the Telegram communicator. Local media reported that more than 30 flights were delayed or cancelled.

At least 20 drones flying towards Moscow were shot down on the night of Tuesday for Wednesday – reported on social media the mayor of Moscow Sergei Sobian. In the Tambov region in the west of Russia, buildings in the industrial plant in the town of Mikhurinsk were damaged, reported the authorities of this region on Telegram.

In total, 354 Ukrainian drones were shot down last night – the Ministry of Defence of Russia notified.

Putin is scheduled to give a speech at the St. Petersburg Forum on Friday during a session in which the presidents of Uzbekistan and Tanzania will participate, as well as Vice president of China and Minister of Energy of Saudi Arabia.