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Ukraine’s Drone Barrage Forces Temporary Shutdown of Moscow Airports

Moscow’s resumption of normal flights comes after air defences intercepted more than 230 drones, underscoring persistent gaps in Russia’s aerial shield.

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Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin attends a military parade on Victory Day, marking the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in Red Square in central Moscow, Russia, May 9, 2025. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/File Photo
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Overview

  • Russian defence ministry reports downing over 230 Ukrainian drones since Saturday, including 27 over Moscow and 45 in the Kaluga region.
  • Sheremetyevo, Vnukovo, Domodedovo and Zhukovskiy airports each closed multiple times, triggering over 140 flight cancellations and more than 130 diversions.
  • Kaluga International Airport briefly halted operations after drone interceptions southwest of Moscow.
  • All four Moscow airports have now resumed normal service following ten temporary closures in 24 hours.
  • Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed President Putin is open to peace talks provided Russia’s strategic objectives are achieved.