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Ukraine tries to shut Moscow's airports with drone strikes on Russia

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Briefings

Ukrainian drone strikes are actively disrupting Moscow's airport operations as part of a broader effort to close Russia's air routes. This activity began in late 2025 and has intensified, with reports indicating significant disruption to air traffic. The specific number of strikes causing operational issues remains unconfirmed, but the trend is clear and ongoing.

Key points

• Ukrainian drone attacks are systematically disrupting Moscow's airport operations to close Russia's air routes.
• The disruption began in late 2025 and has continued through October 2026.

Context

Ukraine has launched a sustained campaign of drone strikes targeting Russia's airspace, with Moscow's airports being a primary objective. This strategy aims to sever Russia's ability to operate commercial and military flights, though the exact scope of the closure is not fully quantified.

Limitations

The evidence covers only the period from late 2025 to October 2026. Specific counts of strikes causing disruption are unavailable, and the extent of the operational closure remains uncertain.

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