
All four Moscow airports - Vnukovo, Domodedovo, Zhukovsky and Sheremetyevo - temporarily stopped receiving and releasing aircraft due to the threat of drones flying towards the capital, previously shot down by air defense systems, as reported by the Federal Air Transport Agency on Telegram.
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In the face of an increased threat from drone attacks, Russian authorities are strengthening security measures in the airspace over major cities.
All four Moscow airports - Vnukovo, Domodedovo, Zhukovsky and Sheremetyevo - have temporarily stopped operating. This was reported on the Telegram channel of the Federal Air Transport Agency.
As indicated in the message, restrictions have been introduced at airports on the arrival and release of aircraft. It is clarified that the measures are necessary to ensure flight safety.
Earlier, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported that air defense systems shot down two drones that were flying towards the capital.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Restrictions at airports will be gradually lifted after the threat is assessed
Likely · Within days
Air defense measures around Moscow will be strengthened
Very likely · Within weeks

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