Drone strikes ground three major Moscow airports for up to seven hours
Moscow's Vnukovo, Zhukovsky, and Domodedovo airports were shut down for roughly six to seven hours following a series of drone attacks, independent Russian outlet Agentstvo reported on October 9.
Moscow's Vnukovo, Zhukovsky, and Domodedovo airports experienced significant disruptions due to a series of drone attacks, forcing their closures for several hours. On October 9, Vnukovo and Domodedovo airports were virtually shut down, while Zhukovsky restricted flights for a short period. The airports reopened at 7:00 a.m. on October 9, after being grounded for approximately six to seven hours.
This was the first time in nearly a year that Moscow's Vnukovo and Domodedovo airports faced overnight restrictions. The frequency of drone attacks has intensified throughout the year, leading to frequent flight delays and closures. According to Rosaviatsia, the total number of long delays has increased by 20% this year. Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported that Russian air defenses shot down over 80 drones on the night of October 6, and a massive wave of 620 drones targeted Moscow on August 18, with 180 successfully intercepted.
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