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Posted on February 22, 2026
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Russia restricted flights at four Moscow airports after a drone attack. Interfax, citing Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, said at least seven drones were downed en route. Delays and diversions followed.
MOSCOW, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Moscow airports were back in operation on Sunday evening after suspensions imposed by aviation regulator Rosaviatsia over drone attacks which the city's mayor said had been repelled.
Rosaviatsia said all major Moscow airports were open for arrivals and departures, subject to consultation with authorities.
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, in a succession of posts on Telegram, said 24 Ukrainian drones had been destroyed or intercepted en route to Moscow from about 3 p.m. (1200 GMT).
Russia's Defence Ministry said air defence units had intercepted or destroyed 130 Ukrainian drones over a four-hour period ending at 8 p.m. (1700 GMT), including Moscow and the surrounding region and other central Russian regions.
(Reporting by Reuters; Editing by Alex Richardson and Chizu Nomiyama )
Four Moscow airports imposed temporary flight restrictions after a drone attack on the capital. Authorities acted for safety as several drones were intercepted.
The restrictions covered Moscow’s major hubs: Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, Vnukovo and Zhukovsky, according to aviation officials.
Passengers may face delays or diversions and should check airline updates. Brief airspace disruptions can ripple into logistics and market sentiment.
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