Russian Airports Face Record Closures Amid Ukrainian Drone Campaign
Ukraine's drone campaign has forced an average of 32 airport closures daily across Russia, with summer totals already exceeding all of 2025.
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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, including major facilities in Moscow and St Petersburg.
Summer totals for these closures have already exceeded all of 2025, highlighting an escalating impact on Russian aviation as the conflict continues to disrupt domestic airspace.
In response to the developments, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued a warning to airlines and insurers, stating that the days of safety in Russia's skies are over.
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This brief is based on reporting by Euronews.