The attack left at least three people dead and more than a dozen injured. Authorities report serious disruptions at all four airports in Moscow, which have now resumed operations after numerous flight cancellations and delays.
According to information provided by the mayor of Moscow, Sergei Sobyanin, by 7 a.m. local time, about 80 drones appeared over the capital. Anti-aircraft defense was supposed to shoot down dozens of them, but some of the machines reached the target, causing casualties and destruction. The attacks were not limited to Moscow – reports of airstrikes also come from other regions of Russia.
Russia and Ukraine resumed mutual attacks on May 12, following a three-day ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump on May 8. The break in fighting allowed Russian President Vladimir Putin to hold a ceremony to mark the anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory in World War II.
Disruptions at airports and air defense operations
On the night from Saturday to Sunday, all four Moscow airports faced serious difficulties. Numerous flights were canceled or delayed, and passengers had to expect long waits for air traffic to resume. The situation began to stabilize only after a few hours, when the services restored the operation of the airports.
The mayor of Moscow said on social media that the anti-aircraft defense was forced to work intensively throughout the night. According to him, about 80 drones appeared over the city and the region, most of which were shot down by Russian defense systems. Despite these actions, some of the machines managed to break through the security, causing civilian casualties and numerous destructions.
Ongoing attacks in other regions of Russia
Drone attacks were not limited to Moscow and its surroundings. At the same time, there were reports of airstrikes in other parts of Russia. Emergency services and the military remain on high alert, and residents of the affected regions are asked to be especially careful.
Resumption of hostilities after a short ceasefire
Mutual attacks by Russia and Ukraine resumed on May 12, following a three-day ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump on May 8. The break in fighting was intended to allow Russian President Vladimir Putin to hold a ceremony to mark the anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory in World War II. After the celebrations ended, fighting flared up again, and recent events show that the conflict is still escalating.
