Internet restricted in Russia's St Petersburg during drone attack as residents told to stay indoors

Alexander Beglov, governor of the Russian city of St Petersburg, urged residents not to leave their homes during a mass raid by Ukrainian drones on the morning of 6 June.

Source: Beglov on Telegram

Quote from Beglov: "In line with the recommendations of the Operational Headquarters, I ask St Petersburg residents to remain in their homes and not go outside. There may be disruptions to mobile internet services."

Details: Beglov later reported that the attack was repelled and that "Russian air defence managed to prevent damage".

Media reports said 3,000 complaints about internet problems were recorded in St Petersburg over the course of a day.

Background: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukrainian drones attacked arsenals and a naval base in Russia's Leningrad Oblast on the night of 5-6 June.

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