On the night of December 13, 2024, the air defense forces of the Leningrad Region shot down a reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in the area of ​​the LUKOIL-II distribution transshipment complex in Vysotsk, which specializes in the shipment of petroleum products. According to the SHOT Telegram channel, the drone was destroyed at about 23:00, presumably while filming the facility. The wreckage of the device fell in the waters of the Gulf of Finland; there were no casualties.

"A reconnaissance drone was shot down in the Leningrad Region. According to SHOT, the drone was destroyed by air defense forces in the area of ​​the Vysotsk LUKOIL-II distribution transshipment complex, which is engaged in the shipment of petroleum products. According to our information, the UAV was shot down the day before at about 23 p.m. Presumably, it was filming the complex. The wreckage fell in the waters of the Gulf of Finland. No one was hurt," - it is told in the message.

Earlier, in March 2024, cases of drone destruction were already recorded in the Leningrad Region. Thus, on March 13, in the vicinity of the city of Kirishi, air defense systems shot down an aircraft-type UAV as it approached the Kirishinefteorgsintez (KINEF) oil refinery.

In January 2024, the Russian Ministry of Defense also reported the interception of drones over the Leningrad Region. On January 18, air defense forces destroyed an aircraft-type UAV near Moscow and intercepted another over the territory of the Leningrad Region.

The increasing number of drones appearing near strategically important objects in the region is causing concern among the authorities and the population. In this regard, security measures and airspace control are being strengthened to prevent possible threats.

At this time, the authorities have not provided any additional information about the drone shot down on December 13 or its possible targets. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.