All 4 Moscow Airports Restrict Flights Amid Drone Attack
All four airports serving Moscow implemented temporary flight restrictions Friday afternoon following a drone assault. Rosaviatsia reported that Vnukovo, Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, and Zhukovsky enacted the restrictions at about 3:40 p.m. local time. The closures coincided with a massive wave of unmanned aerial vehicles targeting the Moscow region. Reports indicated that 47 drones had been shot down by early Friday as aerial attacks continued past midnight.
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- ✓ All four airports serving Moscow imposed temporary flight restrictions Friday afternoon amid a drone attack.
- ✓ The restrictions at Vnukovo, Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo and Zhukovsky took effect at about 3:40 p.m. local time.
What changed
Rosaviatsia officially restricted arrivals and departures across Vnukovo, Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, and Zhukovsky.
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All Four Moscow Airports Close Amid Drone Attacks
All four airports serving Moscow implemented temporary flight restrictions Friday afternoon following a drone assault. Rosaviatsia reported that Vnukovo, Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, and Zhukovsky enacted the restrictions at about 3:40 p.m. local time. The closures coincided with a massive wave of unmanned aerial vehicles targeting the Moscow region. Reports indicated that 47 drones had been shot down by early Friday as aerial attacks continued past midnight.
Why it matters
Air travel disruptions in the Russian capital highlight the widening scope of aerial incursions reaching major metropolitan hubs. Flight cancellations across Russia have already doubled during the first nine months of the year, underscoring systemic vulnerabilities. Security measures continue to tighten as regional infrastructure faces repeated drone incursions.
What is confirmed
- All four airports serving Moscow imposed temporary flight restrictions Friday afternoon amid a drone attack.
- The restrictions at Vnukovo, Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo and Zhukovsky took effect at about 3:40 p.m. local time.
Still unconfirmed
- 47 drones had reportedly been shot down by 12:15 a.m. on Friday.
What to watch next
- Official announcements from Rosaviatsia regarding the lifting of flight restrictions.
- Further reports from regional authorities on the total number of intercepted drones.
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