On October 9, 2026, drone activity was reported in the Moscow region, leading to significant disruptions in air traffic. According to Russian monitoring channels, drones were spotted in various areas, including Ramensky and Domodedovo.
Impact on Air Traffic
According to the Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya), around midnight, restrictions were imposed at Moscow airports such as Domodedovo, Vnukovo, and Zhukovsky. This resulted in more than 10 aircraft being unable to land in Moscow and being redirected to alternate airfields.
Flight Delays and Cancellations
The channel “Ostorozhno, Novosti” reported that a flight from Istanbul to Moscow was forced to turn back before landing at Vnukovo. Passengers expressed their frustration as it was unclear what was happening in Istanbul. Overall, at Vnukovo alone, over 30 flights were delayed for departure, and 25 flights were delayed for arrival. Some flights were canceled.
Lack of Official Statements
Despite the seriousness of the situation, Moscow Mayor Sergiy Sobyanin was not on duty during the night, and no official reports about the downing of drones have been made so far. This raises additional questions about security measures and the authorities' readiness to respond to such incidents.