Ukraine fired over 1,000 drones at Russia, hitting St. Petersburg energy sites and killing one

Ukraine launched more than 1,000 drones at Russia on Oct. 19, 2026, hitting energy sites in St. Petersburg and killing one person, Al Jazeera reported. The regional governor said 145 drones were shot down over the Leningrad region, which surrounds the city. About 20,000 people were left without electricity.