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Russian Airports Face Record Closures Amid Ukrainian Drone Campaign

Ukraine's drone campaign forces a record number of airport closures across Russia, prompting warnings that safety in the skies is over.

By 10 Sep 2026 · 09:30 CET Updated 10 Sep 2026 · 09:30 CET

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According to Euronews, Ukraine's ongoing drone campaign has forced an average of 32 airport closures a day across 32 Russian airports. The affected locations include major hubs in Moscow and St Petersburg.

Summer totals for these disruptions have already exceeded all of 2025. In response to the escalating situation, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued a warning to airlines and insurers, stating that the days of safety in Russia's skies are over.

Source: Euronews. Read the original report ↗

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