Massive Drone Attack Targets Primorsk Oil Port in Russia’s Leningrad Region

Russian authorities reported a wave of more than 60 drones targeting the Primorsk commercial port, forcing the closure of Saint Petersburg’s Pulkovo Airport for several hours. Make us preferred on Google Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied The port of Primorsk in Russia's Leningrad Oblast. (Photo by OSINT analysts of ASTRA Telegram channel) Content Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied Flip Make us preferred on Google The Leningrad region in northwestern Russia faced a massive drone assault during the night of May 3, marking one of the largest reported raids on the province to date. Regional governor Alexander Drozdenko initially reported the destruction of 35 drones, with the figure eventually rising to over 60 as the attack continued toward dawn. Follow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official . Russian officials stated that the primary target of the operation was the commercial sea port of Primorsk. While Drozdenko claimed the fire resulting from the attack was extinguished without an oil spill, local reports and OSINT analysts suggest that an oil loading terminal may have been damaged. Furthermore, analysts indicated that the fire might reflect a strike on a “Pantsir” air defense system protecting the facility. As a result of the regional drone threat, St. Petersburg’s Pulkovo Airport implemented “Carpet” emergency plans, halting all flight arrivals and departures for at least five hours. The Russian defense ministry claimed that its forces intercepted a total of 334 drones over 16 different regions overnight. The escalation aligns with Ukraine’s ongoing strategic campaign to degrade Russia’s energy logistics. Ukrainian forces have previously targeted Baltic Sea export hubs , including the Ust-Luga and Vysotsk terminals, to reduce Moscow’s war revenue. In April, the Ukrainian General Staff confirmed successful strikes on multiple refineries and pumping stations deep inside Russian territor y, describing them as critical to the Russian military’s supply chain. Other Topics of Interest Six Wounded in Sumy Missile Strike Amid Massive Russian Air Assault Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 249 drones overnight as Russian forces targeted Sumy, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson, leaving at least three dead and dozens injured in separate attacks. To suggest a correction or clarification, write to us here You can also highlight the text and press Ctrl + Enter Contact Us Please leave your suggestions or corrections here Cancel Send Kyiv Post Kyiv Post is Ukraine’s first and oldest English news organization since 1995. Its international market reach of 97% outside of Ukraine makes it truly Ukraine’s Global – and most reliable – Voice.