Moscow airports paralyzed as 19 Ukrainian drones destroyed
Four major 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 major airports in Moscow were temporarily closed on Tuesday due to an attack by Ukrainian drones. Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin reported that 19 drones were destroyed.
- The disruption continues: Pobeda Airlines announced that they are canceling some flights on May 7 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 the estimates of the Ukrainian General Staff.
What were the effects of the drone attack on Moscow?
Four major airports in Moscow were forced to halt operations on Tuesday following an attack by Ukrainian drones, leading to the suspension of air traffic.
The Mayor of Moscow, Sergey Sobyanin, stated that "Russian air defense 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 canceling some flights on May 7 due to restrictions imposed on several Russian airports. Hundreds of passengers gathered at airports in Moscow, waiting for the resumption of air traffic.
What are Russia's losses in the war in Ukraine?
Ukraine has introduced a new defense strategy called the "Drone Line," which aims to halt the enemy's progress through advanced drone technology. British military intelligence reported that since the beginning of the invasion, Russia has lost 950,000 soldiers, including those killed and injured.
