On the night of October 30, 2026, air traffic in Moscow was paralyzed due to a drone attack. According to Russian aviation authorities, flight restrictions have been imposed in all Moscow airports: Domodedovo, Sheremetyevo, Vnukovo, and Zhukovsky.
Details of the Incident
The Flightradar24 service did not record any aircraft over Moscow, indicating the seriousness of the situation. Moscow Mayor Sobyanin claimed that after midnight, air defense forces allegedly destroyed 37 drones that were heading towards the city.
Context of the Attacks
In recent weeks, Ukrainian military forces have repeatedly blocked air traffic over Moscow and other major cities in Russia using drones and balloons. These actions are a response to the escalation of the conflict and the intensification of Ukrainian military operations in the region.