A sustained Ukrainian drone attack on Russia led to the temporary closure of Moscow’s main airports and the cancellation or diversion of at least 140 flights, according to officials.
Extensive Drone Activity
Russia’s Ministry of Defense reported that over 230 Ukrainian drones were shot down across Russia since Saturday morning, including 27 over the capital.
According to the Russian aviation watchdog, the four main airports serving Moscow experienced disruptions, leading to more than 130 flights being redirected. All airports have since resumed normal operations.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian regional officials reported that at least three people were killed during Russian airstrikes on Ukraine overnight.
Repeated Closures and Affected Regions
The Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) stated on Sunday that Moscow’s airports were closed 10 times within a 24-hour period due to the attacks.
The Kaluga region, southwest of Moscow, was also impacted. Russia’s Ministry of Defense confirmed it intercepted 45 drones there since Saturday morning, resulting in the temporary closure of Kaluga International Airport.
The ministry also stated that drones were shot down over regions near the Ukrainian border, including Rostov and Bryansk, as well as over the Black Sea. No casualties were reported in these specific incidents, as reported by the BBC.
