Ukrainian drone strike forces Moscow airport closures
Four main airports in Moscow halted operations following an attack by Ukrainian drones. The Mayor of Moscow reported the destruction of 19 drones. Ukraine has not yet commented on these events.
What do you need to know?
- Drone attack on Moscow: Four main airports in Moscow were temporarily closed on Tuesday due to an attack by Ukrainian drones. The Mayor of Moscow, Sergey Sobyanin, reported that 19 drones were destroyed.
- The disruption continues: Pobeda Airlines announced they are cancelling some flights on May 7 due to restrictions imposed on several Russian airports.
- Russian losses: British military intelligence reported that since the beginning of the invasion, Russia has lost 950,000 soldiers, including those killed and injured. These figures align with estimates from the Ukrainian General Staff.
What were the effects of the drone attack on Moscow?
Four main airports in Moscow were forced to halt operations on Tuesday following an attack by Ukrainian drones. Air traffic was suspended.
The Mayor of Moscow, Sergey Sobyanin, stated that "Russian air defence units destroyed at least 14 Ukrainian drones." He later clarified that this number had increased to 19. According to Nexta, some airports did not resume operations on Wednesday.
Was air traffic in Moscow restored?
Pobeda Airlines announced they are cancelling some flights on May 7 due to restrictions imposed on several Russian airports. Hundreds of passengers gathered at the Moscow airports, awaiting the return of air traffic.
What are Russia's losses in the war in Ukraine?
Ukraine reports on a new defence strategy called the "Drone Line," aiming to halt the enemy's progress through the use of advanced drone technology. British military intelligence reported that since the beginning of the invasion, Russia has lost 950,000 soldiers, including those killed and injured.
