On 18 January 2024, the Ukrainian military launched a drone attack targeting an oil depot in St. Petersburg. In a statement after the attack, Ukrainian officials stated the drones were part of a new phase of attacks in the region. Nonetheless, Russian authorities stated the drones were intercepted and the attack failed to reach the depot. Flights at Pulkovo Airport (ULLI/LED) in St. Petersburg were briefly halted as a result of the attack. There were no reports of injuries or damage following the attack.