World & Business

Drone attacks from Ukraine are forcing more airport closures in Russia

According to Iltalehti, Russia has had to shut airports more often in recent months as Ukraine has stepped up drone strikes. The disruption is increasingly affecting air travel.

Kyiv after Russian drone attack, 2023-05-30 (12).jpg
Kyiv after a recent drone attack, showcasing the aftermath and emergency response. National Police of Ukraine · Wikimedia Commons

Ukraine’s drone attacks are leading to more airport closures in Russia, Iltalehti reports. Russian authorities have been forced to shut airports more frequently in recent months as the attacks have intensified.

The repeated closures show that the drone threat is now affecting Russian transport and travel more broadly. The report does not specify which airports were closed or how long the disruptions lasted.

Sources

Story based on reporting from the outlets above. Päivän Sanomat editorial rewrite.

Comments

Comments are checked automatically before they appear.

Loading comments…