Russia says 60,000 air passengers stranded after Ukrainian drone attacks
Summary
At least 60,000 passengers are stuck at Russian airports after Ukrainian drone attacks, causing cancellations and delays of many flights. Meanwhile, Russia claims to have destroyed a record number of Ukrainian drones, and incidents related to drone attacks are affecting diplomatic travel and events.Key Facts
- Around 60,000 passengers are stranded at airports in Russia due to Ukrainian drone attacks.
- 350 flights were impacted in cities like Moscow, St Petersburg, and Sochi.
- Russia claims it destroyed 524 Ukrainian drones in 24 hours.
- Two people were killed in Kyiv during a Russian drone and missile attack.
- 110 flights were cancelled in Moscow, with 19 drones reportedly shot down near the city.
- The travel disruptions coincided with preparations for a World War Two victory parade in Moscow.
- Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders are in Moscow for the parade.
- Lithuania and Latvia did not allow Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic to fly over their airspace because of the drone issues.
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