After Ukrainian strikes, Russia strengthens its air defenses on the Baltic Sea coast
intends to in sensitive locations in the Leningrad region (northwest) on , according to what the regional governor announced on Friday, following Ukrainian strikes on local energy and port facilities.
Alexander Drozdenko said in a post on Telegram at the conclusion of a meeting that included bodies concerned with major infrastructure. "It was decided to strengthen the protection of the region’s airspace from drone attacks"
Mobile teams
He pointed to the deployment of additional mobile teams in the vicinity of institutions and facilities, which include volunteer reserve personnel who are offered three-year work contracts.
Two large ports for exporting fertilizer, oil and coal, especially in the Leningrad region, Ust-Luga and Primorsk, were subjected to multiple strikes from Ukrainian drones recently.
Compared to the same period in 2025, oil shipments fell by half in the week following a March 23 drone attack, according to an analysis by the Center for Research on Energy and Clean Air (Crea), an independent research group based in Helsinki. Years.
It intensified its attacks on Russian energy facilities in light of the war in the Middle East, which led to a rise in fuel prices, which had a positive impact on the Russian state treasury.
- For more: Follow Khaleejion 24 Arabic, Khaleejion 24 English, Khaleejion 24 Live, and for social media follow us on Facebook and Twitter
