Drone Attacks on Moscow: Airports Closed, Internet Down

Drone Attacks Rock Moscow: Airports Shut Down, Internet Disrupted Moscow, Russia - May 21, 2025, witnessed a series of drone attacks that sent shockwaves through the city and surrounding regions. The attacks, which occurred in the early morning hours, prompted the activation of air defense systems and led to temporary closures of major airports, including Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, and Zhukovsky. The resulting disruption of air travel caused significant inconvenience and travel delays for thousands of passengers. According to local authorities, "In this moment, Moscow region is under the drone attack. Air defense systems are working." This statement, released by the regional administration, confirmed the severity of the situation. The attacks also caused widespread disruptions to mobile internet services across multiple regions, including Moscow Oblast, Tula, Saransk, Lipetsk, and Vladimir. One resident of Moscow Oblast, speaking anonymously, described the scene as "terrifying. We heard explosions and saw the drones in the sky. It was chaos." While the full extent of the damage is still being assessed, the incident highlights the escalating tensions and underscores the vulnerabilities of major cities to such attacks. The swift response from air defense systems prevented more significant damage, but the disruption to transportation and communication networks served as a stark reminder of the potential consequences of such attacks. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and authorities are working to restore normal operations.