Recent long-range drone campaigns have forced major Russian airports to repeatedly suspend operations, cancel flights, and divert aircraft. These disruptions, impacting both domestic and international travel, have stranded thousands of passengers and exposed a vulnerability within Russia. The attacks, often targeting airspace near major hubs, are designed to destabilize the country, disrupt flight schedules, and exert economic pressure on the Russian elite. Despite these challenges, the military’s transport aviation remains operational, indicating that the Kremlin’s priorities are still intact.
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A large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on Thursday forced Russia to shut down internet access in parts of the Oryol region and restrict airspace, causing significant disruptions at Moscow’s airports. This attack, the largest since March, involved hundreds of drones, according to Russian reports, and follows similar attacks over the preceding 72 hours. The internet shutdowns, explained by officials as a security measure to hinder drone navigation, highlight the escalating conflict amidst ongoing peace talks. President Trump’s call for immediate talks between Russia and Ukraine remains unconfirmed by the Kremlin.
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Drone attacks on May 6-7 caused widespread disruption to Russian air travel, impacting over 350 flights and 60,000 passengers. Major airports like Vnukovo, Sheremetyevo, and Domodedovo experienced significant cancellations and delays, with many flights diverted. The disruptions extended beyond Moscow, affecting numerous cities and causing a domino effect of further delays. Airlines across Russia were forced to consolidate or cancel flights as a result of the air traffic restrictions and ensuing chaos.
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Ukrainian drone attacks near Moscow on May 7 caused widespread disruption at Moscow airports, leading to significant flight delays and diversions, affecting an estimated 350 flights and 60,000 passengers. This follows two prior days of similar incidents, impacting air travel across Central Russia. The disruptions occurred just days before Russia’s Victory Day parade, a major event with numerous foreign dignitaries expected to attend. Russia’s defense ministry claimed to have intercepted the drones.
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John Q. Hosedrinker