On October 23, 2026, all four Moscow airports suspended operations due to a massive drone attack. According to the mayor of Moscow, the Russian air defense reportedly shot down 169 drones approaching the capital.
Situation at the Airports
The attack caused significant disruptions in air traffic. All Moscow airports are closed for arrivals and departures, resulting in delays for approximately 150 flights:
- Vnukovo — 75 delayed flights
- Sheremetyevo — 35 delayed flights
- Domodedovo — 31 delayed flights
- Zhukovsky — 9 delayed flights
Additionally, around 10 aircraft are circling over Moscow and unable to land due to the airport closures.
Sources of Information
Russian media outlets report that about 50 drones were launched toward Moscow via the Bryansk region. The mayor of Moscow stated that 155 UAVs were flying toward the capital overnight, most of which were destroyed. However, 5 drones were shot down during their approach to Moscow.