Moscow Airports Resume Operations After Overnight Drone Attack

Moscow airports returned to normal operations after temporary restrictions were imposed overnight at three airports due to a drone attack. Ukraine launched one of the largest drone attacks on Moscow, with Russian air defenses destroying 11 drones. Restrictions lasted from 02:31 a.m. to 06:30 a.m.

Moscow airports resumed normal operations on Wednesday after temporary overnight restrictions were lifted following a drone attack, according to Russia's aviation watchdog Rosaviatsia.

The attack, reportedly one of the largest ever by Ukraine, involved 11 drones targeting the capital. Russian air defense units successfully neutralized the threat, said Moscow's mayor.

Restrictions affected Vnukovo, Domodedovo, and Zhukovsky airports from 02:31 a.m. to 06:30 a.m., while major Sheremetevo airport remained unaffected, Rosaviatsia reported via Telegram.

(With inputs from agencies.)