Ukrainian Drone Attack Halts Operations at Four Moscow Airports
On Friday, 23 October, civilian departures were suspended at all four of Moscow's largest airports because of an attack by Ukrainian drones. An air raid alert was declared at Sheremetyevo airport.
On the afternoon of Friday, 23 October, civilian departures were suspended at all four of the largest airports in Moscow, the Russian capital. The cause was an attack by Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones. It comes amid the war between Russia and Ukraine, where such attacks also affect civil aviation.
Alert at Sheremetyevo
At Sheremetyevo, the largest of the Moscow airports, an air raid alert was declared. Passengers waiting to depart were advised to take shelter. People who had already boarded aircraft were taken back to the terminal.
Photos on social media
Photographs have appeared on social media that allegedly show the wreckage of a downed drone on the grounds of Sheremetyevo airport. The source has not confirmed these images, and their authenticity cannot be established from the report.
The source reports only the suspension of flights and the safety measures at the airport. It does not say how many flights were affected, how long the restrictions lasted or whether anyone was hurt.
The report was prepared by the Russian-language service of ERR, Estonia's public broadcaster, citing its programme "Aktuaalne kaamera".
