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Moscow Airports Resume Then Suspend Operations Again After Drone Attacks

Moscow's four major airports suspended operations again on June 18 after briefly resuming earlier in the day, with Rosaviation citing safety concerns following a mass drone attack on the city.





Quick Facts
Who
Rosaviation
What
airports suspended operations
When
June 18, 2026
Where
Moscow
- airports suspended operations
- safety restrictions imposed
- drone attack on Moscow
- flight operations halted
- Rosaviation
Moscow's four major airports—Vnukovo, Domodedovo, Zhukovsky, and Sheremetyevo—have suspended operations again following safety restrictions imposed by Rosaviation. The renewed suspension came shortly after the airports had briefly resumed operations earlier in the day. The decision reflects ongoing security concerns stemming from a mass drone attack on Moscow. Rosaviation cited safety considerations as the reason for the renewed restrictions. The airports had already experienced multiple periods of suspension throughout the night as Russia's air defense responded to the coordinated drone assault on the capital. The pattern of resumptions and suspensions underscores the volatile security situation affecting Moscow's aviation infrastructure as drone attacks continue to target the city.
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Why This Matters
The repeated suspension of Moscow's major airports demonstrates the escalating threat of drone warfare to civilian aviation infrastructure. This pattern of disruptions affects thousands of travelers daily, undermines business continuity, and signals the intensifying security challenges Russia faces in defending its capital. For international observers, it highlights how modern drone capabilities are reshaping air travel vulnerabilities in conflict zones.
Timeline & Sources
Jun 18, 2026
WireRosaviation announced renewed suspension of all four major Moscow airports