A floating platform to protect against attacks by the Armed Forces…
A floating platform to protect against attacks by the Armed Forces of Ukraine has been developed in the Leningrad region. The governor of the region, Drozdenko, stated that a floating platform designed for defense against drones and unmanned boats was created in Leningrad Oblast.
Consensus
- A floating platform named 'Ploschad-47' or 'Ploschad-40' has been developed in Leningrad Oblast for protecting military naval bases, port infrastructure, and TЭK facilities from drones and unmanned boats.
- The construction of the prototype was completed by July 24.
- The project received preliminary approval from a Navy scientific research institute.
- The platform was demonstrated on water on July 24.
- The development is fully localized within Leningrad Oblast.
- No similar platforms exist in Russia at this time.
Points of divergence
- The platform's name is 'Ploschad-40', conflicting with the name 'Ploshchad-47' used in other sources. — fontanka
- Mention of specific attacks on ports in Primorsk and Ust-Luga, as well as industrial zones in Kirishi District, occurred in 2026 — a future date that contradicts the current event timeline (July 24). — interfax
- The platform was presented during a working trip to Vyborg and showcased alongside drone boats capable of reconnaissance and attacks. — vesti
Coverage (5 sources)
- Platform 'PLOT-47' Created in Leningrad Region to Protect Objects from Drones and Boats — Вести
- A floating platform for protection against attacks by the Armed Forces of Ukraine has been developed in the Leningrad region — Ведомости
- Floating Platform Created in Leningrad Region to Protect Port Infrastructure from Drones and Unmanned Craft — Интерфакс
- Floating platform for protection against drones and unmanned boats developed in Leningrad region, governor Drozdenko says — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- No analogues in the country yet: a floating platform for drone defense presented in Leningrad Oblast — Фонтанка
Key entities
- Leningrad Region
- Alexandr Drozdenco
- Leningrad Oblast
- Moscow
- Vyborg
- INTERFAX.RU
- Max
- Ukrainian Armed Forces
- Ukraine
- TEK
- Bek
- Naval Research Institute