# Ukraine seeks to shut Moscow airports with drone attacks on Russia

https://mins.news/en/item/112872

- DW, 2026-10-23 14:23 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-tries-to-shut-moscow-s-airports-with-drone-strikes-on-russia/a-79737469?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Repeated Ukrainian drone strikes are disrupting Moscow airport operations, with several airports reportedly closing almost daily in October. Ukraine has warned that Russian airspace will become unsafe. Analysts say drones could trigger shutdowns under Russia’s emergency protocol and warn that air defenses may pose risks to civilian aircraft.

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