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Zelenskyy's airspace warning signals Operation M&M's launch

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's statement that Russian airspace is "becoming dangerous" for airlines signals the launch of Operation M&M's, The Atlantic journalist Simon Shuster, who first reported on Ukraine's plans for the operation in August, said on X on Sept. 2.

2 September, 04:27 PM

Ukraine threatens to paralyze Russian airports in response to Kremlin’s escalation

Ukrainian drones could soon make Russian airspace dangerous for civil aviation, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sept. 1.

2 September, 02:55 AM

Drone strike on air traffic control center in Rostov-on-Don disrupts 13 airports in Russia

UAV attacks halted air traffic across Russian airports in Astrakhan, Vladikavkaz, Volgograd, Gelendzhik, Grozny, Krasnodar, Makhachkala, Magas, Mineralnye Vody, Nalchik, Sochi, Stavropol, and Elista, Russian Transportation Ministry wrote on May 8.

8 May, 12:49 PM

Drones target Russian energy infrastructure, Ilsky refinery on fire - video

Drones attacked a series of targets in Russia overnight, a massive fire recorded at Ilsky Oil Refinery in Krasnodar Krai, local officials wrote on Feb. 17.

17 February, 07:50 AM

Moscow under drone attack for third consecutive night

Moscow was once again targeted by Ukrainian drones on the evening of Oct. 28, Russia’s Defense Ministry stated, claiming three Ukrainian UAVs were shot down as they approached the Russian capital.

29 October 2025, 01:24 AM

Several Russian airports halt flights after drone attack

A number of Russian airports suspended flight operations on Aug. 23 following a drone attack.

24 August 2025, 01:06 AM

Russian airlines lose $254 million in two days—report

Ukrainian drone attacks on July 5 and 6 that disrupted operations at several Russian airports cost local airlines roughly RUB20 billion ($254 million), independent outlet The Moscow Times reported on July 7.

7 July 2025, 09:37 PM

Another wave of flight suspensions hits Russian airports after previous day’s meltdown

Flight operations have once again been suspended at several Russian airports, including Pulkovo in St. Petersburg, following a massive disruption that paralyzed air traffic the day before. The announcement was made by Rosaviatsia spokesperson Artem Korenyako on his Telegram channel.

6 July 2025, 09:08 PM

Drone threat paralyzes Russian airports as passengers trapped on planes for hours — video

Air travel across Russia has descended into chaos following widespread drone threats, with nearly 100 flights canceled and hundreds more delayed in Moscow and St. Petersburg alone, the Telegram channel Baza reported on July 5.

6 July 2025, 12:12 AM

Chaos grips Russian airports after drone strike, 15,000 affected by flight cancellations

A wave of flight cancellations continued to paralyze airports across Russia on May 8, following a massive drone attack the day before. According to TASS, the state-run Russian news agency, tour operators are working in “emergency mode” to assist travelers after Turkish airlines suspended flights to Russia.

8 May 2025, 06:56 PM

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