Drone attack disrupts flights at Moscow's four airports

A large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow in the night of 19-20 September disrupted traffic at the capital's four airports, with more than 400 flights delayed and over 30 aircraft diverted, according to the aviation security company Osprey.

Ukrainian drones attacked Moscow overnight on 19-20 September, disrupting traffic at the capital's four airports, the aviation security company Osprey said.

Sheremetyevo, Vnukovo, Domodedovo and Zhukovsky imposed temporary flight restrictions. More than 400 flights were delayed, and over 30 aircraft were diverted to Kazan, Samara and St. Petersburg.

The attack reportedly targeted a refinery, among other sites. Osprey warned that Russian air traffic would see further disruption from repeated drone attacks.

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