**Russia’s Airports Grounded Amid Ukrainian Drone Strikes**
Last night, Russian authorities were forced to shut down three major airports in Moscow due to a swarm of Ukrainian drones. The strikes have been ongoing for several nights, with Russia claiming to have shot down hundreds of drones.
The affected airports are Vnukovo, Domodedovo, and Zhukovsky. According to Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, Russian air defense systems successfully intercepted six drones that were heading towards the city. Later in the morning, three more drones were reportedly shot down.
**Emergency Services Respond**
While there have been no reported casualties, emergency services are on the scene at the impact site. The strikes have caused significant disruptions to air travel in Russia’s capital city.
This is not the first time Ukraine has launched a drone campaign against Russia. In fact, it’s part of a concerted effort to disrupt air travel across the country. Since January 1, Ukraine has forced at least 217 temporary airport closures.
**Russia’s Air Defense Under Pressure**
Over the past three nights, Ukraine has launched massive waves of drones into Russian territory. Between May 20 and May 22, Russia claims to have shot down an impressive 485 drones. The latest strikes come as Russia struggles to cope with the scale of the drone attacks.
The question on everyone’s mind is: can Russia’s air defense systems withstand this level of pressure? With hundreds of drones already shot down, it’s clear that Ukraine is determined to disrupt air travel in Russia. What’s next for this escalating conflict remains to be seen.
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