Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg Halts Flights at 7:45 a.m. Amid Ukrainian Drone Threat; Two Drones Shot Down

Jan 4, 2025, 07:30 AM

On January 4, 2025, Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg, Russia, temporarily suspended all flight arrivals and departures due to safety concerns related to Ukrainian drone activity. The suspension began at 7:45 a.m. local time, as reported by Russia's aviation watchdog, Rosaviatsia. This decision follows the detection of a Ukrainian drone over Luga Bay in the Gulf of Finland, which was reportedly targeting the Ust-Luga Port in Leningrad Oblast. Russian officials indicated that two drones were shot down near Luga Bay, prompting heightened security measures at the airport. This marks the second closure of the airport within a short timeframe due to drone threats.