Several unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were detected over the Leningrad region on October 25th, 2025, with regional governor Alexander Drozdenko confirming no injuries occurred. In a separate incident within the reporting window, a gas-related event, described as "gas cotton," was reported in Sochi. These developments occurred between 11:02 PM UTC on October 24th and 12:02 AM UTC on October 25th. Governor Drozdenko stated that the UAVs were present on the territory of the Leningrad region, according to TASS. The exact number of UAVs and their origin were not immediately specified. The incident in Sochi was briefly reported by Supernova+ without further detail on the nature or cause of the gas event. Previous reports from October 24th indicated ongoing military activity, including Russian shelling in Kherson that killed at least two people and injured dozens, as well as critical fighting in Pokrovsk. Drone activity was also noted in the suburbs of Kharkiv, with at least 14 explosions reported. The "Carpet" plan was introduced in districts of the Penza region in response to potential UAV threats.
