US EditionUkrainian drone strikes leave 60,000 stranded at Russian airports
- Ukrainian drone strikes on May 7 caused widespread flight delays and cancellations at major Russian airports near Moscow.
- The intensity of the attacks increased as Russia prepared for its major annual Victory Day celebrations on May 9, with Moscow aiming to ensure the event's security and counteract its growing diplomatic isolation.
- At least 350 flights were affected, leaving around 60,000 passengers stranded, including Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, whose flight was diverted due to airspace denials.
- Russian authorities claimed they shot down 524 Ukrainian drones on May 7, with Moscow repelling at least 14 separate drone attacks on the capital that day.
- The strikes disrupted aviation infrastructure and highlighted ongoing tensions, while Ukrainian President Zelenskyy dismissed Russia's ceasefire during Victory Day as a "theatrical performance.
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60,000 people were stuck in Russia's airports as Ukraine launched a massive drone attack, Russian tourism body says
The country's association of tourism operators said at least 350 flights were affected by delays and cancellations in airports across Russia, such as this Moscow airport pictured here in 2023.MAXIM SHEMETOV/REUTERSAs Russia prepares to celebrate Victory Day, its airports were plunged into chaos by drone attacks.At least 350 flights were canceled or delayed for hours, a Russian tourism body said.Russia's Defense Ministry said it shot down hundred…
Chaos At Moscow Airports Over Victory Day Threats
Please Follow us on Gab, Minds, Telegram, Rumble,Truth Social, Gettr, X , Youtube Chaos broke out at Moscow airports this morning as the Russian government shut down all air travel due to threats to the Victory Day military parade in Red Square on May 9th by Ukrainian armed forces. Passengers were stuck on aircraft for over ten hours, and many were stranded in other cities unable to get to the capital. Internet service across the city was also …
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Ukrainian drone strikes leave 60,000 stranded at Russian airports
MOSCOW — Ukrainian drone attacks have caused major flight chaos in Russia, with delays, diversions and cancellations affecting at least 60,000 travelers on Wednesday, according to the Russian tourism association ATOR. Airports in Moscow, in particular, experienced issues ahead of…
Ukrainian drones paralyse Moscow airspace for three days in row
Ukrainian drones caused massive disruptions at Moscow airports days before Russia’s Victory Day parade on Friday. At least 60,000 people had their trips delayed or cancelled, with around 350 flights reportedly affected.
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