On March 17, 2024, Moscow's Domodedovo International Airport experienced a significant disruption due to a drone attack, leading to the temporary shutdown of the airport. The incident involved multiple drones being intercepted or crashing at the airport, causing some damage to a warehouse. In response, air traffic was restricted at the airport for security reasons. This event is part of a larger pattern of drone activity over Russian territory, with the Ministry of Defense reporting that air defense forces repelled a massive UAV attack, intercepting and destroying 35 enemy drones across various regions, including four UAVs in the Moscow region. Other airports in the vicinity have been placed on high alert, with temporary airspace restrictions implemented.
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🇷🇺 Last night, air defense forces repelled a massive UAV attack on Russian territory - Ministry of Defense Duty air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 35 enemy drones over the following territories: ▪️Moscow region - 4 UAVs; ▪️Belgorod region - 3 UAVs; ▪️Kaluga region - 2…
🚨🇷🇺UPDATE: FLIGHTS TO MOSCOW DISRUPTED AFTER DRONE ATTACK Domodedovo International Airport in Moscow has been shut down following this morning’s drone attack. Other airports remain on high alert as temporary airspace restrictions are implemented. Source: TASS https://t.co/m7RVgAyGba https://t.co/Qi4nmDMXbU
Moscow, Special Military Operation zone, 17 March: multiple drones intercepted/crashed at the Domodedovo International Airport, resulting in some damage a warehouse. https://t.co/siW2eA5bpv
TASS: Air traffic restricted at Moscow's Domodedovo Airport for security reasons