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Four airports in Moscow briefly closed after nearly 60 drones target city
Russia's aviation authorities briefly closed Moscow's four airports on Monday, after a flurry of drones were intercepted.
Published on: Jun 22, 2026, 10:33:31 IST
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Russia's aviation authorities briefly closed Moscow's four airports on Monday, after a flurry of drones were intercepted.
Moscow mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Telegram that 59 drones heading towards the city had been destroyed.
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Kyiv has sent drones into Russia in retaliation for Moscow bombing its cities, although Sobyanin did not specify that the drones were from Ukraine.
Authorities announced at 5:39 am (0239 GMT) that airports had reopened.
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