Over 460 flights were delayed in Russia due to a record drone attack

Name: Over 460 flights were delayed in Russia due to a record drone attack
Uploaded: 2026-10-30T04:45:43.000Z
Description: The airports of Moscow and St. Petersburg felt the consequences of a large-scale drone attack on October 29. More than 460 flights were canceled or delayed. On October 29, more than 460 flights were delayed or canceled at the airports of Moscow and S

2026-10-30T04:45:43.000Z

The airports of Moscow and St. Petersburg felt the consequences of a large-scale drone attack on October 29. More than 460 flights were canceled or delayed.

On October 29, more than 460 flights were delayed or canceled at the airports of Moscow and St. Petersburg, according to ASTRA based on data from the airports service.

Vnukovo and Sheremetyevo suffered the most. Pulkovo accepted planes that could not land in Moscow.

The restriction on flights to Vnukovo, Domodedovo, and Zhukovsky was lifted by Rosaviation only at 6:46 am. Delays persisted until the evening.