Moscow Airports Restrict Operations Following Drone Attacks

Russia's aviation authority Rosaviation imposed temporary restrictions on aircraft takeoff and landing at four Moscow airports on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, citing the need to ensure flight safety. The affected airports include Vnukovo and Sheremetyevo, while Domodedovo and Zhukovsky had also suspended operations earlier. Sheremetyevo subsequently transitioned to handling flights on a case-by-case basis coordinated with relevant authorities due to airspace restrictions. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported that 20 unmanned drones that attacked the city had been destroyed. The restrictions, announced in the early morning hours, represent a precautionary measure taken in response to the drone activity targeting the Russian capital.