Leningrad strategic defensive operation is the term in Soviet historiography for the defensive operations in the area south of Leningrad by the Red Army and the Soviet Navy during World War II from 10 July to 30 September 1941. The following operations are considered as part of the strategic operation: Kingisepp–Luga defensive 10 July – 23 September 1941Soltsy–Dno offensive 14–22 July 1941 5– 28 August 1941Staraya–Russa offensive 8–23 August 1941 6–26 September 1941