Moscow airports paralysed by Ukrainian drone onslaught
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.
- Disruption continues: Pobeda Airlines announced that they are cancelling some flights on 7th May as well, 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. 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 increased to 19. According to Nexta, some airports did not resume operations on Wednesday.
Was air traffic in Moscow restored?
Pobeda Airlines announced that they are cancelling some flights on 7th May as well due to restrictions imposed on several Russian airports. Hundreds of passengers gathered at airports in Moscow, waiting for the return of air traffic.
What are Russia's losses in the war in Ukraine?
Ukraine is reporting a new defence strategy called the "Drone Line." It aims to halt the enemy's progress through the use of advanced drone technology. British military intelligence has reported that since the beginning of the invasion, Russia has lost 950,000 soldiers, including those killed and injured.
