Russia's defense ministry announced on September 12, 2025, that they had successfully shot down 221 Ukrainian drones overnight.

The figures provided by the ministry indicate that over half of these targeted drones flew over the Bryansk and Smolensk regions.

The attack numbers released include a significant portion of 28 aircraft destroyed over the Leningrad region, which includes St. Petersburg, raising concerns about security threats to key infrastructure in the area.

Additionally, Leningrad Governor Aleksandr Drozdenko reported a fire at the Port of Primorsk, a critical Baltic Sea facility, following drone incursions into the region.

This incident comes on the heels of Poland's accusation that Russia conducted a drone raid on its territory earlier this week.

Moscow has denied these allegations and maintains there is no evidence to suggest their involvement in such an attack.

In response, France and Germany have bolstered Polish airspace defense measures.

The United Nations Security Council convened an emergency meeting to discuss the allegations made against Russia.

This recent uptick in drone attacks by Russia marks a continuation of its ongoing military campaign against Ukraine following the 2022 invasion.

The precise nature of these operations highlights the escalating tensions and the need for heightened vigilance across affected regions.