For the second consecutive night, Ukrainian drones targeted Moscow, leading to flight disruptions at four airports in the Russian capital as it gears up for a significant military parade expected to draw world leaders.
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Russian aviation authorities reported that flights were suspended for safety reasons at these airports. Vnukovo, Domodedovo, and Zhukovsky international airports have temporarily halted both arrivals and departures, as per Artem Korenyako, the head of Rosaviatsia's press service, who shared the information via his Telegram channel. As a precaution, Vnukovo, Domodedovo, Zhukovsky, and Sheremetyevo airports experienced temporary shutdowns due to the drone threat. Additionally, the Grabtsevo airport in Kaluga Oblast enforced restrictions. "Airports are currently not accepting or dispatching flights," a representative from the agency stated. The Russian defense ministry announced on Telegram that among the 105 Ukrainian drones intercepted across the country overnight were those launched at Moscow. Moscow's mayor, Sergei Sobyanin, reported that at least 19 Ukrainian drones approached the city from various directions. Media sources associated with Russian security services, including Baza, Mash, and Shot, indicated that one drone struck an apartment building near a major thoroughfare in southern Moscow, causing window damage. However, there were no reports of injuries, according to both these outlets and Sobyanin. "Emergency services are responding to incidents at the affected sites," Sobyanin noted, referencing debris that fell on a major highway leading into the city but did not confirm any direct hits on buildings. RBC reported that, due to the attacks, flight operations were temporarily suspended at 13 airports, including those in Moscow. Passengers on a Nesma Airlines flight from Hurghada to St. Petersburg reported spending over ten hours in the cabin without food or water as refueling discussions stalled. In the Voronezh region, bordering Ukraine in southwestern Russia, local officials reported at least 18 drone sightings. Ukraine has stated that its drone operations are targeted at critical infrastructure supporting Moscow's military actions and are a response to ongoing Russian attacks on Ukrainian territories, including civilian areas and energy facilities. This assault coincides with the upcoming May 9 Victory Day celebrations, commemorating the Soviet Union's role in defeating Nazi Germany during World War II, for which the Kremlin has invited international guests—many of whom have declined the invitation. Russian President Vladimir Putin also announced a one-sided "humanitarian truce" from midnight on May 8 until midnight on May 11, a move met with skepticism by President Volodymyr Zelensky, who dismissed it as a "theatrical performance" and accused Putin of manipulating the international community through brief, unfulfilling ceasefires. While Ukraine has accepted a U.S.-proposed 30-day ceasefire, Russia continues to reject the idea.
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