Russian authorities closed five airports, including all four in Moscow and one in Kaluga, due to unspecified safety concerns. The closures were temporary, with Moscow airports reopening shortly after, but the Kaluga airport remained closed. Air raid sirens were reported in several Russian regions, including Crimea and Taganrog, after Ukraine launched missiles near the border. Two Ukrainian missiles were shot down in the Kursk region with no casualties, and a third missile was shot down shortly after the airports reopened. This comes after Ukraine launched a drone attack on Moscow, escalating tensions further. Speculation is growing that Russian air defenses may have brought down an Azerbaijan Airlines flight, as evidence points to this possibility. Additionally, many Ukrainians were left without heat or power after Russia attacked the country’s energy infrastructure. The Kremlin warned against speculating on the cause of the Azerbaijan Airlines crash. There is concern that the crash may have been caused by a Russian air defense system. These events highlight the escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with potential consequences for air travel safety in the region.
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Security concerns force closure of Moscow’s 4 airports
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