Ukraine launches drone attacks on Russian airports in overnight attack

Published May 6, 2025 6:33am ET



Ukraine launched a large drone attack overnight on Russia that led to the country closing several airports in and around Moscow. 

More than 100 drones hit targets across 11 regions in Russia on Tuesday, according to multiple reports. Four airports in Moscow were forced to close for several hours because of the attacks to ensure the safety of flights, passengers, and airport personnel. No casualties were reported, and the airports resumed service later in the day. 

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