Ukrainian drone strikes leave 60,000 people stranded at Russian airports
MoscowcTypeface:> Ukrainian drone attacks have caused major flight chaos in Russia, with delays, diversions and cancellations affecting at least 60,000 travellers on Wednesday, according to the Russian tourism association ATOR.
Airports in Moscow, in particular, experienced issues ahead of planned celebrations to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.
At Sheremetyevo Airport, Russia's largest airport, 40 flights have so far been cancelled. Another 60 aircraft scheduled to land there were diverted to airports hundreds of kilometres away, such as Pulkovo Airport in St Petersburg.
At least 50 flights were delayed by an hour or more. Nationwide, 350 departures have been affected so far, ATOR said.
International flights also disrupted The number of affected flights is expected to rise further. (DPA)
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