United24Media Mass Drone Attack Targets Ozon Warehouse in St. Petersburg
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- •A massive drone attack on October 18 targeted an Ozon warehouse in St. Petersburg.
- •The attack caused significant disruptions, including flight cancellations and power outages for over 20,000 residents.
- •Local authorities reported the downing of 144 drones during the incident.
On October 18, 2026, a massive drone attack struck St. Petersburg, impacting an Ozon warehouse and causing widespread disruptions. The warehouse, located in the Kolpinsky District and covering 79,000 square meters, caught fire, although the extent of damage remains unclear. The attack also led to the cancellation of 15 flights and the delay of 25 others at Pulkovo Airport. Over 20,000 residents in the Leningrad region lost power due to the disconnection of two transformer substations. Local authorities reported that 144 UAVs were shot down during the incident, while the Russian Defense Ministry claimed to have destroyed 1,015 UAVs over Russian territory. This incident is part of a broader wave of drone strikes targeting logistics and energy infrastructure across the region.
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