Russian Airports

Drone Attacks Ground Flights in Russian Cities

On August 23rd, numerous Russian airports suspended flights due to an unidentified drone attack, impacting locations like Saratov, Volgograd, and Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport. The disruptions followed reports of drones targeting several cities, including Moscow and Saint Petersburg, where air defense systems were reportedly activated. This incident marked the second significant disruption in less than two months, echoing similar drone attacks in July that also caused widespread flight cancellations and delays. Furthermore, The Russian Ministry of Defense announced the destruction of 32 drones across several regions.

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Ukraine Drones Shut Down Russian Airports, Sparking Mockery and Calls for Russian Withdrawal

Overnight between Saturday and Sunday, Moscow reported downing 120 Ukrainian drones across multiple regions. The Russian Ministry of Defense detailed that the drones targeted ten regions, including the Bryansk, Kursk, and Leningrad regions. As a result of the attack, Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency imposed temporary restrictions on airports, leading to flight cancellations and delays, particularly at Sheremetyevo Airport in Moscow and Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg.

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