Ukrainian drone attack triggers shut down of Moscow airports, drone debris reported on tarmac

On October 23, a Ukrainian drone attack led to the suspension of civilian flights at Moscow's main airports. The Russian aviation authority announced restrictions at Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, Vnukovo, and Zhukovsky airports. Reports indicated that debris from a downed drone was found at Sheremetyevo, where an air alert was issued. Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin stated that 17 drones were intercepted. Flight cancellations and delays were significant, with 85 flights canceled and 229 delayed at Sheremetyevo. Ukrainian President Zelensky warned that Russian airspace is increasingly dangerous for airlines, while Russia accused Ukraine of terrorism.