EuroChem plans to launch a new ammonia and urea plant in the Leningrad Region in the third quarter of 2026, according to General Director Igor Akhmerov. The Kingisepp facility's second phase, with a capacity of 1.1 million tons of ammonia and 1.4 million tons of urea annually, has faced several postponements.
Ukrainian drones attacked St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region overnight. Governor Alexander Drozdenko reported 59 drones shot down over the region. A significant hit was at the St. Petersburg Oil Terminal, confirmed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The attacks occurred as the city hosts an economic forum.
Russia announced it intercepted over 350 Ukrainian drones, with 60 downed over Leningrad region. Attacks targeted infrastructure, including an oil terminal, coinciding with the St. Petersburg Economic Forum. Two firefighters were killed in Smolensk.
Leningrad Region Governor Alexander Drozdenko reported that a total of 50 Ukrainian drones have attacked the region. He stated that all drones were destroyed by air defense systems, and "combat operations are ongoing."
Russian air defense forces have shot down 50 drones over the Leningrad Region, according to Governor Alexander Drozdenko. The combat operations to intercept the drones are ongoing.
Russian air defense systems intercepted and destroyed three Ukrainian drones over the Leningrad Region, according to Governor Alexander Drozdenko. He also warned residents of potential disruptions to mobile internet service.
Russian air defense systems intercepted several aerial targets approaching the Leningrad Region's borders. The "drone danger" regime, active for over two hours, has been lifted.
FSB officers in the Leningrad region prevented a terrorist attack on a gas carrier that arrived from Belgium at the port of Ust-Luga. The vessel was reportedly mined.
Russian authorities reported that three Ukrainian drones were shot down over the Leningrad Region on May 22. Governor Alexander Drozdenko stated there were no casualties or damage. A drone threat alert was active for about 30 minutes.
Russian air defense forces shot down a Ukrainian drone over the Leningrad region. The governor of the region, Alexander Drozdenko, reported this. An air raid alert for drones was declared in the region two hours prior to the attack. On the night of May 19, Russian air defense systems destroyed 315 Ukrainian drones, with attacks targeting 19 regions.
Russian air defense systems intercepted and destroyed an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) over the Leningrad region, according to Governor Alexander Drozdenko.
Over 60 enemy drones were shot down during a massive attack on Russia's northwestern Leningrad Region overnight. The commercial seaport of Primorsk was the primary target. A fire broke out at the port but has been extinguished, with no oil product spill reported, according to Governor Alexander Drozdenko.
