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Drone scare over Moscow: Four airports shut, nearly 60 UAVs shot down
Published 22 June 2026 ยท world
Moscow's airspace faced disruption as air defence systems intercepted 59 drones targeting the capital, leading to a temporary shutdown of all four airports. This incident
Moscow's airspace faced disruption as air defence systems intercepted 59 drones targeting the capital, leading to a temporary shutdown of all four airports. This incident highlights ongoing cross-border attacks, with Russia having previously struck Ukraine's Odesa region with a ballistic missile, causing casualties and damage to an agricultural facility. The situation underscores the escalating tensions and the persistent threat of aerial assaults.
Published: June 22, 2026 โข 9:07 AM IST ยท Updated: June 22, 2026 โข 9:32 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Moscow's airspace faced disruption as air defence systems intercepted 59 drones targeting the capital, leading to a temporary shutdown of all four airports.
This incident highlights ongoing cross-border attacks, with Russia having previously struck Ukraine's Odesa region with a ballistic missile, causing casualties and damage to an agricultural facility.
The situation underscores the escalating tensions and the persistent threat of aerial assaults.