Russia Closes Moscow and Kaluga Airports Amid Drone Threats, Over 150 Flights Canceled

Dec 26, 2024, 01:38 PM

Russia temporarily closed all four main Moscow airports—Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, Vnukovo, and Zhukovsky—and the Kaluga airport, due to safety concerns amid threats of drone attacks. The Federal Air Transport Authority, Rosaviatsia, implemented the 'Carpet' plan and announced the closures. Over 150 flights were canceled as departures and arrivals were halted. The closures caused widespread disruption to air traffic in the region. Later, the airports resumed normal operations after the threat was removed, and temporary restrictions were lifted.